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Lower Juba region: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Lower Juba region, Somalia. Country-wide report: Somalia, May 2026.
1events4 the month before
7est. deaths
7civilian deaths
In May 2026, UCDP recorded 1 organized-violence events in Lower Juba region, Somalia, with 7 estimated deaths. That is -75% compared with 4 events the month before.
100% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 7.
The most active pairing was Government of Somalia - Al-Shabaab with 1 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | Kismayo district Lower Juba region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 7 civilian, 3 sources | 7 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Somalia | 1 | 7 |
| Al-Shabaab | 1 | 7 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.