Sudan, February 2026: 898 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In February 2026, ACLED recorded 219 political violence events in Sudan, with 898 deaths (−20% against January 2026), −48% against February 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 202. The most affected region: North Darfur (286 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 898
- −20% against the month before
- Violent events
- 219
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 202
- Demonstrations
- 8
Reported deaths per month
Regions in February 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Darfur | 286 | 23 | 29 |
| West Kordofan | 160 | 28 | 58 |
| South Kordofan | 144 | 43 | 37 |
| North Kordofan | 112 | 36 | 49 |
| Blue Nile | 93 | 26 | 13 |
| South Darfur | 33 | 25 | 5 |
| Central Darfur | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| West Darfur | 17 | 5 | 7 |
| East Darfur | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Sennar | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Al Jazirah | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Khartoum | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Northern | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| White Nile | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Kassala | 0 | 2 | 0 |