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Bari region: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Bari region, Somalia. Country-wide report: Somalia, May 2026.
4events2 the month before
19est. deathsrange 18–19
4civilian deaths
Bari region, Somalia saw 4 recorded events and 19 estimated deaths in May 2026. That is +100% compared with 2 events the month before. The death toll range is 18 to 19.
75% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 4.
The most active pairing was Puntland State of Somalia - IS with 3 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2026
| 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 |
| 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 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Puntland State of Somalia | 3 | 15 |
| IS | 3 | 15 |
| Unidentified armed group | 2 | 8 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.