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Benishangul-Gumuz state: conflict events in January 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Benishangul-Gumuz state, Ethiopia. Country-wide report: Ethiopia, January 2026.
In January 2026, UCDP recorded 2 organized-violence events in Benishangul-Gumuz state, Ethiopia, with 41 estimated deaths. That is +100% compared with 1 events the month before. The death toll range is 40 to 51.
50% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 1.
The most active pairing was Government of Ethiopia - OLA with 1 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, January 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2026 | Metekel zone Benishangul-Gumuz state | Government of Ethiopia vs OLA State-based | 40 40–50 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Metekel zone Benishangul-Gumuz state | Government of Ethiopia vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 0–1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Ethiopia | 2 | 41 |
| OLA | 1 | 40 |
All months
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Jan 2025Sep 2024
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.