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Puntland State of Somalia

Organized-violence events involving Puntland State of Somalia, as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.

0events, last 30 days
3events, last 90 days▲ +50% vs prior 90 days
34events, last 12 months
199est. deaths, last 12 monthsrange 197–231, 0 civilians

Puntland State of Somalia was a party to 34 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 199 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in Somalia.

In the last 90 days, 3 events involved Puntland State of Somalia, up +50% on the preceding 90 days (2).

Most frequent opposing parties: IS (34 events).

Where Puntland State of Somalia was active, last 12 months

2026-05-24: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (7 deaths)2026-05-14: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (6 deaths)2026-05-03: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (2 deaths)2026-04-21: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (1 deaths)2026-03-13: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (7 deaths)2026-01-04: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (3 deaths)2026-01-04: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (0 deaths)2025-12-25: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (3 deaths)2025-11-30: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (8 deaths)2025-11-15: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (7 deaths)2025-11-11: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (3 deaths)2025-11-06: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (30 deaths)2025-10-27: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (0 deaths)2025-10-24: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (0 deaths)2025-10-22: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (0 deaths)2025-10-20: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (0 deaths)2025-10-18: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (0 deaths)2025-10-15: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (10 deaths)2025-10-13: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (3 deaths)2025-10-10: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (1 deaths)2025-10-03: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (13 deaths)2025-10-03: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (0 deaths)2025-09-28: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (8 deaths)2025-09-28: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (0 deaths)2025-09-27: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (12 deaths)2025-09-23: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (2 deaths)2025-09-06: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (3 deaths)2025-09-02: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (0 deaths)2025-09-01: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (15 deaths)2025-08-28: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (2 deaths)2025-08-27: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (3 deaths)2025-08-25: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (26 deaths)2025-08-21: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (22 deaths)2025-08-05: Puntland State of Somalia vs IS (2 deaths)
Recorded events involving Puntland State of Somalia, 1 Aug 2025 to 31 Jul 2026. Circle size scales with estimated deaths.State-based Non-state One-sidedOutlines: Natural Earth.

Monthly trend

0611Aug 2024: 0 events, 0 deaths24-08Sep 2024: 0 events, 0 deathsOct 2024: 0 events, 0 deathsNov 2024: 0 events, 0 deaths24-11Dec 2024: 1 events, 27 deathsJan 2025: 11 events, 66 deathsFeb 2025: 7 events, 265 deaths25-02Mar 2025: 3 events, 26 deathsApr 2025: 2 events, 40 deathsMay 2025: 6 events, 60 deaths25-05Jun 2025: 7 events, 137 deathsJul 2025: 1 events, 7 deathsAug 2025: 5 events, 55 deaths25-08Sep 2025: 7 events, 40 deathsOct 2025: 10 events, 27 deathsNov 2025: 4 events, 48 deaths25-11Dec 2025: 1 events, 3 deathsJan 2026: 2 events, 3 deathsFeb 2026: 0 events, 0 deaths26-02Mar 2026: 1 events, 7 deathsApr 2026: 1 events, 1 deathsMay 2026: 3 events, 15 deaths26-05Jun 2026: 0 events, 0 deathsJul 2026: 0 events, 0 deaths
Events involving Puntland State of Somalia per month, last 24 months

Countries

CountryEvents, 12mEst. deaths
Somalia34199

Most active areas

RegionEvents, 12m
Bari region
Somalia
34

Opposing parties, last 12 months

PartyEventsEst. deaths in those events
IS34199

Type of violence, last 12 months

CategoryEventsShare
State-based armed conflict00%
Non-state conflict34100%
One-sided violence against civilians00%

Deadliest events involving Puntland State of Somalia, last 90 days

DateCountryWherePartiesEst. deaths
24 May 2026SomaliaBossaso district
Bari region
Puntland State of Somalia vs IS
Non-state
7
6–7
14 May 2026SomaliaBossaso district
Bari region
Puntland State of Somalia vs IS
Non-state
6
3 May 2026SomaliaBari regionPuntland State of Somalia vs IS
Non-state
2

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.