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Dosso region, Niger: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Dosso region, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 2,037,713 (Wikidata).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 7 organized-violence events in Dosso region, Niger, down -22% from 9 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 78.
The 12-month total for Dosso region stands at 23 events and 178 estimated deaths. That is +10% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 145 and 185. 48% of events were classed as one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths in the same period: 47. Relative to population, that is 11.3 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was IS - Civilians (9 events, 72 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025
Events in Dosso region, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Dosso region, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dogondoutchi department | 8 | 83 |
| Dioundiou department | 6 | 21 |
| Gaya departement | 5 | 31 |
| Dosso department | 1 | 6 |
| Boboye department | 1 | 3 |
| Loga department | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | Dosso region | IS vs Civilians One-sided, 2 sources | 33 0–33 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Dogondoutchi department Dosso region | Government of Niger vs IS State-based, 3 sources | 21 |
| 21 Jun 2026 | Gaya departement Dosso region | IS vs Civilians One-sided, 6 civilian | 6 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Gaya departement Dosso region | IS vs Civilians One-sided, 6 civilian, 2 sources | 6 |
| 25 May 2026 | Dosso department Dosso region | IS vs Civilians One-sided, 6 civilian | 6 |
| 13 May 2026 | Gaya departement Dosso region | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 5 |
| 11 Jul 2026 | Gaya departement Dosso region | JNIM vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| IS | 16 | 145 |
| Unidentified armed group | 9 | 52 |
| Government of Niger | 8 | 76 |
| JNIM | 2 | 4 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| IS - Civilians | 9 | 72 |
| Government of Niger - IS | 7 | 73 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 4 | 23 |
| Unidentified armed group - Civilians | 1 | 6 |
| Government of Niger - JNIM | 1 | 3 |
| JNIM - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 10 | 43% |
| Non-state conflict | 2 | 9% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 11 | 48% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Dosso region in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 23 organized-violence events in Dosso region between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 178 deaths (range 145 to 185).
Is violence in Dosso region increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (7) were down -22% from the preceding 90 days (9).
Who are the main armed actors in Dosso region?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were IS (16 events), Unidentified armed group (9 events), Government of Niger (8 events), JNIM (2 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Dosso region?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Dosso region, 48% of events over the last 12 months were one-sided violence against civilians.
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 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Nov 2024Sep 2024
Other regions of Niger
Tillabéri region · Diffa region · Tahoua region
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.