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Mudug region, Somalia: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Mudug region, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 2 organized-violence events in Mudug region, Somalia, down -33% from 3 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 14.
The 12-month total for Mudug region stands at 7 events and 114 estimated deaths. That is -12% on the previous 12 months. 86% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 1.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Somalia - Al-Shabaab (6 events, 113 estimated deaths).
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Events in Mudug region, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Mudug region, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Harardhere district | 5 | 100 |
| Jariban district | 1 | 1 |
133,198 internally displaced people recorded in Mudug as of 30 Sep 2024. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | Mudug region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 2 sources | 13 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Jariban district Mudug region | Al-Shabaab vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Shabaab | 7 | 114 |
| Government of Somalia | 6 | 113 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Somalia - Al-Shabaab | 6 | 113 |
| Al-Shabaab - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 6 | 86% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 1 | 14% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Mudug region in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 7 organized-violence events in Mudug region between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 114 deaths.
Is violence in Mudug region increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (2) were down -33% from the preceding 90 days (3).
Who are the main armed actors in Mudug region?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Al-Shabaab (7 events), Government of Somalia (6 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Mudug region?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Mudug region, 86% 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.
Other regions of Somalia
Lower Shabelle region · Hiran region · Middle Shabelle region · Bay region · Lower Juba region · Bari region · Banaadir region · Middle Juba region · Bakool region · Galgudud region
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.