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Galgudud region, Somalia: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Galgudud region, data through 31 Jul 2026.
UCDP recorded no organized-violence events in Galgudud region, Somalia between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, and none in the preceding 90 days either.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 11 events and 155 estimated deaths were recorded in Galgudud region. That is -21% on the previous 12 months. 100% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 2.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Somalia - Al-Shabaab (11 events, 155 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Jan 2025Nov 2024
Events in Galgudud region, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Galgudud region, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dhuusamarreeb district | 5 | 100 |
| El Der district | 3 | 26 |
| El Bur district | 2 | 17 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
No events recorded in this period.
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Somalia | 11 | 155 |
| Al-Shabaab | 11 | 155 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Somalia - Al-Shabaab | 11 | 155 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 11 | 100% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Galgudud region in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 11 organized-violence events in Galgudud region between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 155 deaths.
Is violence in Galgudud region increasing or decreasing?
No events were recorded in the last 90 days.
Who are the main armed actors in Galgudud region?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Somalia (11 events), Al-Shabaab (11 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Galgudud region?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Galgudud 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.
Monthly reports:Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Jan 2025Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024Jul 2024
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 · Bakool region
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.