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Government of Syria
Organized-violence events involving Government of Syria, as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.
6events, last 30 days
13events, last 90 days▼ -32% vs prior 90 days
97events, last 12 months
219est. deaths, last 12 monthsrange 210–221, 90 civilians
Government of Syria was a party to 97 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 219 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in Syria.
In the last 90 days, 13 events involved Government of Syria, down -32% from the preceding 90 days (19).
Most frequent opposing parties: SDF (31 events), IS (27 events), National Guard (6 events).
Where Government of Syria was active, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Countries
| Country | Events, 12m | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | 97 | 219 |
Most active areas
| Region | Events, 12m |
|---|---|
| Aleppo governorate Syria | 31 |
| Deir ez Zor governorate Syria | 12 |
| Ar Raqqah governorate Syria | 10 |
| Rif Dimashq governorate Syria | 7 |
| As Suwayda governorate Syria | 7 |
| Homs governorate Syria | 7 |
| Al Hasakah governorate Syria | 5 |
| Idlib governorate Syria | 5 |
Opposing parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| SDF | 31 | 107 |
| IS | 27 | 53 |
| National Guard | 6 | 9 |
| Government of Israel | 3 | 8 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 67 | 69% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 30 | 31% |
Deadliest events involving Government of Syria, last 90 days
| Date | Country | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | Syria | Al Hasakah district Al Hasakah governorate | Government of Syria vs IS State-based, 2 sources | 3 2–3 |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Syria | Markaz as Suwayda district As Suwayda governorate | Government of Syria vs National Guard State-based | 2 |
| 20 Jun 2026 | Syria | Manbij district Aleppo governorate | Government of Syria vs IS State-based | 2 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Syria | Ar Raqqah district Ar Raqqah governorate | Government of Syria vs IS State-based | 2 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Syria | Albu Kamal district Deir ez Zor governorate | Government of Syria vs IS State-based | 1 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Syria | Afrin district Aleppo governorate | Government of Syria vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | Syria | Al Bab district Aleppo governorate | Government of Syria vs IS State-based | 1 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Syria | Al Hasakah district Al Hasakah governorate | Government of Syria vs IS State-based | 1 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | Syria | Markaz Rif Dimashq district Rif Dimashq governorate | Government of Syria vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Syria | Markaz Idlib district Idlib governorate | Government of Syria vs IS State-based, 2 sources | 1 |
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.