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Lakes state, South Sudan: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Lakes state, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 695,730 (Wikidata).
Lakes state, South Sudan saw 2 recorded events and 14 estimated deaths from 3 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. That is +100% on the preceding 90-day period.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 5 events and 46 estimated deaths were recorded in Lakes state. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 46 and 47. 100% of events were classed as non-state conflict. Relative to population, that is 7.2 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Luac Jang Dinka - Manuer Dinka (2 events, 14 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:May 2026Mar 2026Jan 2026Sep 2025
Events in Lakes state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Lakes state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Rumbek North county | 3 | 30 |
| Cueibit county | 1 | 10 |
121,604 internally displaced people recorded in Lakes as of 28 Feb 2025. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | Rumbek North county Lakes state | Luac Jang Dinka vs Manuer Dinka Non-state | 14 |
| 13 May 2026 | Rumbek North county Lakes state | Luac Jang Dinka vs Manuer Dinka Non-state | 0 0–1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Pakam Dinka | 2 | 26 |
| Luac Jang Dinka | 2 | 14 |
| Manuer Dinka | 2 | 14 |
| Rup Dinka | 1 | 16 |
| Gok Dinka | 1 | 10 |
| Panyar Dinka | 1 | 6 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Luac Jang Dinka - Manuer Dinka | 2 | 14 |
| Pakam Dinka - Rup Dinka | 1 | 16 |
| Pakam Dinka - Gok Dinka | 1 | 10 |
| Panyar Dinka - Alieb | 1 | 6 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 5 | 100% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Lakes state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 5 organized-violence events in Lakes state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 46 deaths (range 46 to 47).
Is violence in Lakes state increasing or decreasing?
Increasing. Events in the last 90 days (2) were up +100% on the preceding 90 days (1).
Who are the main armed actors in Lakes state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Pakam Dinka (2 events), Luac Jang Dinka (2 events), Manuer Dinka (2 events), Rup Dinka (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Lakes state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Lakes state, 100% of events over the last 12 months were non-state 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 South Sudan
Jonglei state · Unity state · Warap state · Central Equatoria state · West Equatoria state
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.