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Bakool region, Somalia: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Bakool region, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 1 organized-violence events in Bakool region, Somalia, broadly level with 1 in the preceding 90 days (0%). Estimated deaths in the period: 1.
The 12-month total for Bakool region stands at 15 events and 39 estimated deaths. That is +1400% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 37 and 59. 100% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Somalia - Al-Shabaab (15 events, 39 estimated deaths).
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Events in Bakool region, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Bakool region, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Hudur district | 9 | 32 |
| Waajid district | 4 | 5 |
| Rab Dhure district | 1 | 1 |
81,132 internally displaced people recorded in Bakool as of 30 Sep 2024. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | Waajid district Bakool region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Somalia | 15 | 39 |
| Al-Shabaab | 15 | 39 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Somalia - Al-Shabaab | 15 | 39 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 15 | 100% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Bakool region in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 15 organized-violence events in Bakool region between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 39 deaths (range 37 to 59).
Is violence in Bakool region 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 Bakool region?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Somalia (15 events), Al-Shabaab (15 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Bakool region?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Bakool region, 100% 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.
Other regions of Somalia
Lower Shabelle region · Hiran region · Middle Shabelle region · Bay region · Lower Juba region · Bari region · Banaadir region · Middle Juba region · Mudug region · Galgudud region
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.