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Iraq: conflict events in January 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
In January 2026, UCDP recorded 3 organized-violence events in Iraq, with 14 estimated deaths. That is +200% compared with 1 events the month before.
67% of the month's events were non-state conflict.
Events were concentrated in Diyālá province (1), Maysān province (1).
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 2 events.
Where events happened
Regions, January 2026
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Diyālá province | 1 | 5 |
| Maysān province | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest events, January 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 2026 | — | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based | 8 |
| 2 Jan 2026 | Qaḑā’ Miqdādīyah Diyālá province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 5 |
| 2 Jan 2026 | Qaḑā al ‘Amārah Maysān province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state, 3 sources | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 4 |
| Government of Iraq | 1 |
| IS | 1 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 1 |
| Non-state | 2 |
| One-sided | 0 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.