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Ménaka region, Mali: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Ménaka region, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Ménaka region, Mali logged 3 events and 9 estimated deaths from 3 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026, -70% against the preceding 90 days.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 33 events and 97 estimated deaths were recorded in Ménaka region. That is +43% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 91 and 149. 85% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 21.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Mali - IS (26 events, 84 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025
Events in Ménaka region, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Ménaka region, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Ménaka cercle | 24 | 68 |
| Tidermene cercle | 3 | 10 |
| Andéramboukane cercle | 2 | 1 |
38,804 internally displaced people recorded in Ménaka as of 30 Apr 2023. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | Tidermene cercle Ménaka region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based, 9 civilian, 4 sources | 9 |
| 20 Jun 2026 | Ménaka cercle Ménaka region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based | 0 0–1 |
| 4 May 2026 | Ménaka cercle Ménaka region | Government of Mali vs IS State-based | 0 0–1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| IS | 30 | 87 |
| Government of Mali | 28 | 93 |
| JNIM | 2 | 9 |
| Government of Mali, Government of Russia | 1 | 1 |
| MSA | 1 | 0 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Mali - IS | 26 | 84 |
| IS - Civilians | 3 | 3 |
| Government of Mali - JNIM | 2 | 9 |
| Government of Mali, Government of Russia (Soviet Union) - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
| IS - MSA | 1 | 0 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 28 | 85% |
| Non-state conflict | 1 | 3% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 4 | 12% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Ménaka region in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 33 organized-violence events in Ménaka region between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 97 deaths (range 91 to 149).
Is violence in Ménaka region increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (3) were down -70% from the preceding 90 days (10).
Who are the main armed actors in Ménaka region?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were IS (30 events), Government of Mali (28 events), JNIM (2 events), Government of Mali, Government of Russia (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Ménaka region?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Ménaka region, 85% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed 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.
Monthly reports:Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Mar 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Oct 2024Jul 2024
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.