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Enga province, Papua New Guinea: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Enga province, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 571,060 (Wikidata).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 1 organized-violence events in Enga province, Papua New Guinea, broadly level with 1 in the preceding 90 days (0%). Estimated deaths in the period: 3.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 6 events and 35 estimated deaths were recorded in Enga province. That is +500% on the previous 12 months. 100% of events were classed as non-state conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 4. Relative to population, that is 10.5 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Yakuman tribe - Yangukim tribe (4 events, 31 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jun 2026Apr 2026Oct 2025Aug 2025Sep 2024
Events in Enga province, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Enga province, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Wapenamanda district | 5 | 32 |
| Lagaip-Porgera district | 1 | 3 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2026 | Lagaip-Porgera district Enga province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state, 1 civilian | 3 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Yakuman tribe | 4 | 31 |
| Yangukim tribe | 4 | 31 |
| Unidentified armed group | 2 | 6 |
| Yambalikin | 1 | 1 |
| Waipilini | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Yakuman tribe - Yangukim tribe | 4 | 31 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 1 | 3 |
| Yambalikin - Waipilini | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 6 | 100% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Enga province in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 6 organized-violence events in Enga province between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 35 deaths.
Is violence in Enga province increasing or decreasing?
Broadly stable. Events in the last 90 days (1) were within 20% of the preceding 90 days (1).
Who are the main armed actors in Enga province?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Yakuman tribe (4 events), Yangukim tribe (4 events), Unidentified armed group (2 events), Yambalikin (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Enga province?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Enga province, 100% of events over the last 12 months were non-state 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.
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.