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Guiriko region, Burkina Faso: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Guiriko region, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 2 organized-violence events in Guiriko region, Burkina Faso, up +100% from 1 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 1.
The 12-month total for Guiriko region stands at 8 events and 6 estimated deaths. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 6 and 13. 88% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 2.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Burkina Faso - JNIM (7 events, 4 estimated deaths).
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Events in Guiriko region, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Guiriko region, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Kénédougou province | 4 | 1 |
| Houet province | 3 | 4 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | Kénédougou province Guiriko region | Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM State-based | 1 |
| 20 May 2026 | Kénédougou province Guiriko region | Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM State-based | 0 0–1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Burkina Faso | 8 | 6 |
| JNIM | 7 | 4 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Burkina Faso - JNIM | 7 | 4 |
| Government of Burkina Faso - Civilians | 1 | 2 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 7 | 88% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 1 | 13% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Guiriko region in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 8 organized-violence events in Guiriko region between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 6 deaths (range 6 to 13).
Is violence in Guiriko region increasing or decreasing?
Increasing. Events in the last 90 days (2) were up +100% on the preceding 90 days (1).
Who are the main armed actors in Guiriko region?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Burkina Faso (8 events), JNIM (7 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Guiriko region?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Guiriko region, 88% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Other regions of Burkina Faso
Kuilsé region · Yaadga region · Bankui region · Goulmou region · Nakambé region · Liptako region · Sirba region · Sourou region · Soum region · Djôrô region · Tapoa region · Tannounyan region
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.