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South-West region, Cameroon: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in South-West region, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 2,269,136 (Wikidata).
South-West region, Cameroon saw 10 recorded events and 14 estimated deaths from 3 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. That is +233% on the preceding 90-day period.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 20 events and 44 estimated deaths were recorded in South-West region. That is roughly the same as the 12 months before. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 42 and 49. 60% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 17. Relative to population, that is 8.8 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Cameroon - Ambazonia insurgents (12 events, 29 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Jan 2026Nov 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025
Events in South-West region, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within South-West region, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Fako département | 14 | 32 |
| Meme département | 2 | 7 |
| Manyu département | 2 | 2 |
| Ndian département | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | Fako département South-West region | Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents State-based, 3 sources | 3 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | South-West region | Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents State-based, 2 sources | 2 |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Fako département South-West region | Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents State-based, 3 sources | 2 |
| 17 May 2026 | Fako département South-West region | Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents State-based, 2 sources | 2 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Manyu département South-West region | Ambazonia insurgents vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Fako département South-West region | Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents State-based, 2 sources | 1 |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Manyu département South-West region | Ambazonia insurgents vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 0–1 |
| 23 May 2026 | Meme département South-West region | Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents State-based, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 1–5 |
| 11 May 2026 | Fako département South-West region | Ambazonia insurgents vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Fako département South-West region | Ambazonia insurgents vs Civilians One-sided | 0 0–1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Ambazonia insurgents | 19 | 43 |
| Government of Cameroon | 13 | 30 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Cameroon - Ambazonia insurgents | 12 | 29 |
| Ambazonia insurgents - Civilians | 7 | 14 |
| Government of Cameroon - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 12 | 60% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 8 | 40% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in South-West region in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 20 organized-violence events in South-West region between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 44 deaths (range 42 to 49).
Is violence in South-West region increasing or decreasing?
Increasing. Events in the last 90 days (10) were up +233% on the preceding 90 days (3).
Who are the main armed actors in South-West region?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Ambazonia insurgents (19 events), Government of Cameroon (13 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in South-West region?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In South-West region, 60% 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.
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Jan 2026Nov 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024Jul 2024
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.