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Government of Benin
Organized-violence events involving Government of Benin, as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.
1events, last 30 days
3events, last 90 days▼ -40% vs prior 90 days
17events, last 12 months
43est. deaths, last 12 monthsrange 39–79, 0 civilians
Government of Benin was a party to 17 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 43 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in Benin (16), Burkina Faso (1).
In the last 90 days, 3 events involved Government of Benin, down -40% from the preceding 90 days (5).
Most frequent opposing parties: JNIM (17 events).
Where Government of Benin was active, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Countries
| Country | Events, 12m | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | 16 | 36 |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 7 |
Most active areas
| Region | Events, 12m |
|---|---|
| Alibori department Benin | 7 |
| Borgou department Benin | 5 |
| Atacora department Benin | 4 |
| Goulmou region Burkina Faso | 1 |
Opposing parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| JNIM | 17 | 43 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 17 | 100% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Deadliest events involving Government of Benin, last 90 days
| Date | Country | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2026 | Burkina Faso | Kompienga province Goulmou region | Government of Benin vs JNIM State-based, 8 sources | 7 7–15 |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Benin | Kouandé commune Atacora department | Government of Benin vs JNIM State-based | 6 |
| 7 May 2026 | Benin | Borgou department | Government of Benin vs JNIM State-based, 3 sources | 0 0–7 |
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.