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Somalia: conflict events in August 2024
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
In August 2024, UCDP recorded 19 organized-violence events in Somalia, with 156 estimated deaths. That is about the same as the previous month (18). The death toll range is 152 to 161.
89% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 39.
Events were concentrated in Banaadir region (6), Lower Juba region (3), Middle Shabelle region (3).
The most active pairing was Government of Somalia - Al-Shabaab with 16 events.
Where events happened
Regions, August 2024
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Banaadir region | 6 | 65 |
| Lower Juba region | 3 | 34 |
| Middle Shabelle region | 3 | 12 |
| Sanaag region | 2 | 16 |
| Lower Shabelle region | 2 | 6 |
| Bay region | 1 | 12 |
| Galgudud region | 1 | 10 |
| Hiran region | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest events, August 2024
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2024 | Badhadhe district Lower Juba region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based | 32 |
| 2 Aug 2024 | Mogadishu district Banaadir region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 32 civilian, 11 sources | 32 |
| 17 Aug 2024 | Mogadishu district Banaadir region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 2 sources | 18 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | Baidoa district Bay region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 3 sources | 12 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | El Der district Galgudud region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 3 sources | 10 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | Erigabo district Sanaag region | SSC-Khatumo Administration vs Republic of Somaliland Non-state, 6 civilian | 9 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | Erigabo district Sanaag region | Government of Somalia vs Republic of Somaliland State-based, 3 sources | 7 7–9 |
| 3 Aug 2024 | Middle Shabelle region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 2 sources | 7 |
| 2 Aug 2024 | Mogadishu district Banaadir region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 10 sources | 7 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | Mogadishu district Banaadir region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 5 sources | 6 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Government of Somalia | 18 |
| Al-Shabaab | 16 |
| Republic of Somaliland | 2 |
| SSC-Khatumo Administration | 1 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 17 |
| Non-state | 1 |
| One-sided | 1 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.