Sudan, July 2026: 819 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In July 2026, ACLED recorded 360 political violence events in Sudan, with 819 deaths (+56% against June 2026), −18% against July 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 280. The most affected region: North Kordofan (352 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths: 819; +56% against the month before
Violent events: 360
Civilians killed (targeted attacks): 280
Demonstrations: 8

Reported deaths per month

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Regions in July 2026

Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +

Region	Reported deaths	Violent events	Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
North Kordofan	352	116	126
West Kordofan	108	44	6
North Darfur	96	36	45
South Kordofan	86	34	47
West Darfur	55	25	1
Blue Nile	53	16	3
South Darfur	19	33	16
Northern	18	4	10
Khartoum	15	21	13
Central Darfur	9	8	5
Al Jazirah	2	3	2
East Darfur	2	6	2
River Nile	2	4	2
White Nile	2	7	2
Gedaref	0	1	0
Kassala	0	2	0