Sudan, August 2023: 1,850 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In August 2023, ACLED recorded 677 political violence events in Sudan, with 1,850 deaths (+24% against July 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 260. The most affected region: Khartoum (786 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 1,850
- +24% against the month before
- Violent events
- 677
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 260
- Demonstrations
- 9
Reported deaths per month
Regions in August 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khartoum | 786 | 495 | 149 |
| South Darfur | 537 | 57 | 37 |
| North Darfur | 120 | 15 | 3 |
| Central Darfur | 115 | 20 | 6 |
| West Kordofan | 90 | 10 | 26 |
| South Kordofan | 70 | 22 | 3 |
| North Kordofan | 67 | 24 | 6 |
| Blue Nile | 24 | 7 | 14 |
| West Darfur | 17 | 2 | 7 |
| Al Jazirah | 12 | 12 | 4 |
| Abyei | 11 | 6 | 4 |
| Kassala | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| East Darfur | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| River Nile | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sennar | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| White Nile | 0 | 1 | 0 |