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Niger: conflict events in August 2025
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
In August 2025, UCDP recorded 5 organized-violence events in Niger, with 31 estimated deaths. That is -58% compared with 12 events the month before. The death toll range is 31 to 33.
60% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 24.
Events were concentrated in Diffa region (3), Tillabéri region (2).
The most active pairing was Government of Nigeria - JAS with 3 events.
Where events happened
Regions, August 2025
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Diffa region | 3 | 12 |
| Tillabéri region | 2 | 19 |
Deadliest events, August 2025
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2025 | Tera department Tillabéri region | IS vs Civilians One-sided, 19 civilian, 4 sources | 19 19–20 |
| 11 Aug 2025 | Diffa department Diffa region | Government of Nigeria vs JAS State-based, 5 civilian, 2 sources | 9 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Nguigmi department Diffa region | Government of Nigeria vs JAS State-based, 7 sources | 2 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Nguigmi department Diffa region | Government of Nigeria vs JAS State-based, 3 sources | 1 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Ayerou department Tillabéri region | IS vs Civilians One-sided | 0 0–1 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Government of Nigeria | 3 |
| JAS | 3 |
| IS | 2 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 3 |
| Non-state | 0 |
| One-sided | 2 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.