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Gambella state, Ethiopia: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Gambella state, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Gambella state, Ethiopia logged 1 events and 1 estimated fatalities in the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026, after a preceding quarter with no recorded events.
The 12-month total for Gambella state stands at 12 events and 156 estimated deaths. That is +300% on the previous 12 months. 92% of events were classed as non-state conflict.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Anuak - Nuer (11 events, 155 estimated deaths).
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Events in Gambella state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Gambella state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Agnuak zone | 8 | 65 |
| Nuer zone | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026 | Agnuak zone Gambella state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 2 sources | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Anuak | 11 | 155 |
| Nuer | 11 | 155 |
| Unidentified armed group | 2 | 2 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Anuak - Nuer | 11 | 155 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 1 | 8% |
| Non-state conflict | 11 | 92% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Gambella state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 12 organized-violence events in Gambella state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 156 deaths.
Is violence in Gambella state increasing or decreasing?
Newly active. 1 events were recorded in the last 90 days after none in the preceding 90 days.
Who are the main armed actors in Gambella state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Anuak (11 events), Nuer (11 events), Unidentified armed group (2 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Gambella state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Gambella state, 92% of events over the last 12 months were non-state 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 Ethiopia
Amhara state · Oromiya state · Tigray state · Benishangul-Gumuz state · South Ethiopia regional state
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.