Sudan, April 2023: 1,263 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In April 2023, ACLED recorded 396 political violence events in Sudan, with 1,263 deaths (+1,562% against March 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 186. The most affected region: West Darfur (512 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 1,263
- +1,562% against the month before
- Violent events
- 396
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 186
- Demonstrations
- 104
Reported deaths per month
Regions in April 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Darfur | 512 | 38 | 40 |
| Khartoum | 330 | 207 | 72 |
| North Darfur | 108 | 31 | 6 |
| North Kordofan | 82 | 13 | 0 |
| South Darfur | 69 | 26 | 16 |
| Northern | 44 | 9 | 0 |
| Abyei | 39 | 4 | 16 |
| Central Darfur | 30 | 16 | 4 |
| Blue Nile | 14 | 3 | 5 |
| South Kordofan | 14 | 6 | 14 |
| Al Jazirah | 10 | 15 | 10 |
| East Darfur | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Kassala | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Gedaref | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Red Sea | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| River Nile | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| West Kordofan | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| White Nile | 0 | 1 | 0 |