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Gao region: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Gao region, Mali. Country-wide report: Mali, May 2026.
5events7 the month before
12est. deathsrange 12–13
7civilian deaths
Gao region, Mali saw 5 recorded events and 12 estimated deaths in May 2026. That is -29% compared with 7 events the month before. The death toll range is 12 to 13.
80% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 7.
The most active pairing was Government of Mali - JNIM with 3 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | Ansongo cercle Gao region | Government of Mali vs IS State-based, 4 civilian, 3 sources | 6 |
| 1 May 2026 | Ansongo cercle Gao region | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 3 civilian | 3 |
| 10 May 2026 | Gao cercle Gao region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based | 2 |
| 18 May 2026 | Gao cercle Gao region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based, 3 sources | 1 |
| 15 May 2026 | Gao region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based | 0 0–1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Mali | 4 | 9 |
| JNIM | 3 | 3 |
| IS | 1 | 6 |
| Unidentified armed group | 1 | 3 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.