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AQAP
Organized-violence events involving AQAP, as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.
2events, last 30 days
2events, last 90 days■ 0% vs prior 90 days
26events, last 12 months
83est. deaths, last 12 monthsrange 55–85, 0 civilians
AQAP was a party to 26 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 83 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in Yemen.
In the last 90 days, 2 events involved AQAP, level with the preceding 90 days (2).
Most frequent opposing parties: Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council (17 events), STC (9 events).
Where AQAP was active, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Countries
| Country | Events, 12m | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | 26 | 83 |
Most active areas
| Region | Events, 12m |
|---|---|
| Abyan governorate Yemen | 10 |
| Marib governorate Yemen | 6 |
| Shabwah governorate Yemen | 6 |
| Ḩaḑramawt governorate Yemen | 3 |
| al-Mahrah governorate Yemen | 1 |
Opposing parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council | 17 | 56 |
| STC | 9 | 27 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 26 | 100% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Deadliest events involving AQAP, last 90 days
| Date | Country | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | Yemen | Rumāh district Ḩaḑramawt governorate | AQAP vs Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council Non-state, 3 sources | 8 5–8 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Yemen | Lawdar district Abyan governorate | AQAP vs Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council Non-state, 3 sources | 3 2–3 |
Actor names follow UCDP coding. "Government of X" covers state forces including police and allied militias where UCDP codes them under the state. See methodology.