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Hiran region, Somalia: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Hiran region, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 19 organized-violence events in Hiran region, Somalia, broadly level with 17 in the preceding 90 days (+12%). Estimated deaths in the period: 182.
The 12-month total for Hiran region stands at 54 events and 357 estimated deaths. That is +29% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 353 and 369. 96% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 4.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Somalia - Al-Shabaab (52 events, 354 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025
Events in Hiran region, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Hiran region, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Bulo Burti district | 28 | 164 |
| Belet Weyne district | 15 | 114 |
| Jalalaqsi district | 8 | 60 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2026 | Belet Weyne district Hiran region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 3 sources | 42 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Belet Weyne district Hiran region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 5 sources | 25 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Belet Weyne district Hiran region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 4 sources | 18 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Jalalaqsi district Hiran region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 3 sources | 14 |
| 21 May 2026 | Bulo Burti district Hiran region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 2 sources | 14 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Bulo Burti district Hiran region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based | 11 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Hiran region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based | 11 |
| 21 May 2026 | Bulo Burti district Hiran region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 2 sources | 9 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | Belet Weyne district Hiran region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based | 7 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Bulo Burti district Hiran region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 3 sources | 7 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Shabaab | 53 | 355 |
| Government of Somalia | 52 | 354 |
| Unidentified armed group | 2 | 4 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Somalia - Al-Shabaab | 52 | 354 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 1 | 2 |
| Al-Shabaab - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 52 | 96% |
| Non-state conflict | 1 | 2% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 1 | 2% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Hiran region in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 54 organized-violence events in Hiran region between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 357 deaths (range 353 to 369).
Is violence in Hiran region increasing or decreasing?
Broadly stable. Events in the last 90 days (19) were within 20% of the preceding 90 days (17).
Who are the main armed actors in Hiran region?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Al-Shabaab (53 events), Government of Somalia (52 events), Unidentified armed group (2 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Hiran region?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Hiran region, 96% 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.
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.