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Diffa region, Niger: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Diffa region, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 593,821 (Wikidata).
Recorded violence in Diffa region, Niger eased over the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026: 3 events compared with 7 in the prior quarter (-57%). Estimated deaths: 20.
The 12-month total for Diffa region stands at 21 events and 73 estimated deaths. That is +11% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 60 and 112. 62% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 32. Relative to population, that is 35.4 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Niger - IS (6 events, 9 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025
Events in Diffa region, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Diffa region, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Diffa department | 9 | 31 |
| Nguigmi department | 7 | 30 |
| Bosso department | 1 | 2 |
| Maïne-Soroa department | 1 | 2 |
167,597 internally displaced people recorded in Diffa as of 30 Sep 2025. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | Nguigmi department Diffa region | Government of Nigeria vs JAS State-based, 6 sources | 19 12–19 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Diffa department Diffa region | IS vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 3 sources | 1 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Diffa department Diffa region | Government of Niger vs IS State-based | 0 0–4 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| IS | 10 | 15 |
| Government of Niger | 8 | 16 |
| JAS | 6 | 34 |
| Government of Nigeria | 5 | 33 |
| Unidentified armed group | 4 | 28 |
| MPLJ | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Niger - IS | 6 | 9 |
| Government of Nigeria - JAS | 5 | 33 |
| IS - Civilians | 4 | 6 |
| Unidentified armed group - Civilians | 2 | 6 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 1 | 11 |
| Government of Niger - Civilians | 1 | 6 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 13 | 62% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 8 | 38% |
Recent reports mentioning Diffa region
- Le Niger Points forts du projet - Réponse rapide pour la restauration des moyens de vie des ménages touchés par les inondations dans les régions de Diffa, Tahoua et Zinder - OSRO/NER/085/BEL ReliefWeb, 16 Sep 2026
- UNHCR Niger - Diffa Personnes relevant de la compétence du HCR - aout 2026 ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Diffa region in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 21 organized-violence events in Diffa region between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 73 deaths (range 60 to 112).
Is violence in Diffa region increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (3) were down -57% from the preceding 90 days (7).
Who are the main armed actors in Diffa region?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were IS (10 events), Government of Niger (8 events), JAS (6 events), Government of Nigeria (5 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Diffa region?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Diffa region, 62% 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:Jul 2026Jun 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024
Other regions of Niger
Tillabéri region · Dosso region · Tahoua region
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.