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Benin: conflict events in February 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
In February 2026, UCDP recorded 3 organized-violence events in Benin, with 2 estimated deaths. That is +200% compared with 1 events the month before. The death toll range is 2 to 5.
100% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict.
Events were concentrated in Borgou department (1), Alibori department (1), Atacora department (1).
The most active pairing was Government of Benin - JNIM with 3 events.
Where events happened
Regions, February 2026
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Borgou department | 1 | 2 |
| Alibori department | 1 | 0 |
| Atacora department | 1 | 0 |
Deadliest events, February 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | Kalalé commune Borgou department | Government of Benin vs JNIM State-based | 2 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Segbana commune Alibori department | Government of Benin vs JNIM State-based | 0 0–1 |
| 22 Feb 2026 | Matéri commune Atacora department | Government of Benin vs JNIM State-based | 0 0–2 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Government of Benin | 3 |
| JNIM | 3 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 3 |
| Non-state | 0 |
| One-sided | 0 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.