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Colombia: conflict events in September 2024
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
Colombia saw 31 recorded events and 53 estimated deaths in September 2024. That is -34% compared with 47 events the month before. The death toll range is 49 to 56.
42% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 18.
Events were concentrated in Antioquia department (6), Arauca department (5), Cauca department (4).
The most active pairing was Government of Colombia - ELN with 8 events.
Where events happened
Regions, September 2024
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Antioquia department | 6 | 10 |
| Arauca department | 5 | 9 |
| Cauca department | 4 | 19 |
| Atlántico department | 4 | 4 |
| Cesar department | 2 | 3 |
| Magdalena department | 2 | 2 |
| La Guajira department | 2 | 2 |
| Sucre department | 2 | 0 |
| Casanare department | 1 | 1 |
| Norte de Santander department | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest events, September 2024
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sep 2024 | Timbiquí municipality Cauca department | Government of Colombia vs FARC-EMC State-based, 3 sources | 8 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | Argelia municipality Cauca department | Government of Colombia vs FARC - Segunda Marquetalia State-based, 3 sources | 8 |
| 30 Sep 2024 | Yondó municipality Antioquia department | EGC vs Civilians One-sided, 5 civilian | 5 |
| 17 Sep 2024 | Tame municipality Arauca department | Government of Colombia vs ELN State-based, 2 sources | 3 |
| 29 Sep 2024 | Río de Oro municipality Cesar department | Government of Colombia vs ELN State-based, 1 civilian | 2 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | Saravena municipality Arauca department | Government of Colombia vs ELN State-based, 3 sources | 2 0–2 |
| 3 Sep 2024 | La Vega municipality Cauca department | Government of Colombia vs ELN State-based, 2 sources | 2 |
| 1 Sep 2024 | Tame municipality Arauca department | Government of Colombia vs ELN State-based, 2 sources | 2 |
| 30 Sep 2024 | Yondó municipality Antioquia department | EGC vs ELN, EMBF Non-state, 4 sources | 1 |
| 30 Sep 2024 | Aguachica municipality Cesar department | Government of Colombia vs ELN State-based | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Government of Colombia | 12 |
| ELN | 11 |
| EGC | 10 |
| FARC-EMC | 5 |
| Los Costenos | 4 |
| Los Pepes | 3 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 12 |
| Non-state | 6 |
| One-sided | 13 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.