West Darfur (Sudan): 66 reported deaths in violence in October 2026
Over the last twelve months, ACLED recorded 520 deaths in political violence in West Darfur, the 7th most affected region in Sudan. In October 2026: 66 deaths and 12 events (+200% against the month before). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 66
- October 2026
- Reported deaths (12 months)
- 520
- Violent events
- 12
- October 2026
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 25
- October 2026
Reported deaths per month
Reported deaths by region, over twelve months
The conflict in figures — Sudan →
AFREEQUE's articles — West Darfur
- RSF hold 47 medical staff and 88 teachers in Darfur
4 November 2026
- Drone strike kills ten civilians in West Darfur
18 October 2026
- Eleven displaced people killed in attack blamed on RSF in West Darfur
18 October 2026
- School enrolment rises in West Darfur despite war
12 October 2026
- In Darfur, millet prices double and hunger threatens
8 October 2026