Sudan, December 2025: 1,339 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In December 2025, ACLED recorded 258 political violence events in Sudan, with 1,339 deaths (+67% against November 2025), −28% against December 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 497. The most affected region: South Kordofan (368 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths: 1,339; +67% against the month before
Violent events: 258
Civilians killed (targeted attacks): 497
Demonstrations: 57

Reported deaths per month

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Regions in December 2025

Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +Hover, tap or zoom

Region	Reported deaths	Violent events	Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
South Kordofan	368	64	181
North Darfur	294	36	172
West Kordofan	228	42	10
North Kordofan	175	45	27
South Darfur	133	34	7
West Darfur	109	8	79
Central Darfur	14	6	14
River Nile	6	5	1
Northern	4	2	3
White Nile	3	2	0
Abyei	2	3	0
Khartoum	2	5	2
Red Sea	1	1	1
Blue Nile	0	1	0
East Darfur	0	3	0
Kassala	0	1	0