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Sudan, May 2024: 1,006 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In May 2024, ACLED recorded 411 political violence events in Sudan, with 1,006 deaths (+10% against April 2024), −40% against May 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 340. The most affected region: North Darfur (379 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
1,006
+10% against the month before
Violent events
411
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
340
Demonstrations
8

Reported deaths per month

02,5005,000Apr 23Dec 23Aug 24Apr 25Dec 25Oct 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Regions in May 2024

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +Hover, tap or zoom
RegionReported deathsViolent eventsCivilians killed (targeted attacks)
North Darfur3797636
Khartoum192140107
Al Jazirah17187126
North Kordofan1273935
West Kordofan601510
Sennar1341
White Nile13122
South Darfur12149
South Kordofan11910
Abyei910
Central Darfur844
Gedaref650
River Nile520
East Darfur010
Northern020