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Bari region, Somalia: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Bari region, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Bari region, Somalia saw 6 recorded events and 24 estimated deaths from 3 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. That is +100% on the preceding 90-day period.
The 12-month total for Bari region stands at 44 events and 243 estimated deaths. That is roughly the same as the 12 months before. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 239 and 275. 82% of events were classed as non-state conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 4.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Puntland State of Somalia - IS (34 events, 199 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025
Events in Bari region, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Bari region, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Bossaso district | 31 | 204 |
| Kandala district | 10 | 27 |
116,560 internally displaced people recorded in Bari as of 30 Sep 2024. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2026 | Bossaso district Bari region | Puntland State of Somalia vs IS Non-state | 7 6–7 |
| 14 May 2026 | Bossaso district Bari region | Puntland State of Somalia vs IS Non-state | 6 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Bossaso district Bari region | IS vs SFC Non-state | 4 |
| 24 May 2026 | Kandala district Bari region | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 4 civilian | 4 |
| 3 May 2026 | Bari region | Puntland State of Somalia vs IS Non-state | 2 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Bossaso district Bari region | IS vs SFC Non-state | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| IS | 43 | 239 |
| Puntland State of Somalia | 34 | 199 |
| Government of Somalia | 7 | 35 |
| Unidentified armed group | 2 | 8 |
| SFC | 2 | 5 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Puntland State of Somalia - IS | 34 | 199 |
| Government of Somalia - IS | 7 | 35 |
| IS - SFC | 2 | 5 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 1 | 4 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 8 | 18% |
| Non-state conflict | 36 | 82% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Bari region in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 44 organized-violence events in Bari region between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 243 deaths (range 239 to 275).
Is violence in Bari region increasing or decreasing?
Increasing. Events in the last 90 days (6) were up +100% on the preceding 90 days (3).
Who are the main armed actors in Bari region?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were IS (43 events), Puntland State of Somalia (34 events), Government of Somalia (7 events), Unidentified armed group (2 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Bari region?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Bari region, 82% 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.
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024
Other regions of Somalia
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.