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Sudan, February 2025: 1,737 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In February 2025, ACLED recorded 531 political violence events in Sudan, with 1,737 deaths (−14% against January 2025), +75% against February 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 805. The most affected region: North Darfur (589 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
1,737
−14% against the month before
Violent events
531
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
805
Demonstrations
17

Reported deaths per month

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

Regions in February 2025

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +Hover, tap or zoom
RegionReported deathsViolent eventsCivilians killed (targeted attacks)
North Darfur5898870
White Nile29969288
Khartoum287156178
North Kordofan22355145
South Darfur1252459
South Kordofan873714
Al Jazirah525030
West Kordofan18110
East Darfur171213
West Darfur1330
River Nile1020
Central Darfur653
Abyei520
Blue Nile484
Kassala151
Northern130
Red Sea010