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Unity state, South Sudan: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Unity state, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 585,801 (Wikidata).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 2 organized-violence events in Unity state, South Sudan, up +100% from 1 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 32.
The 12-month total for Unity state stands at 5 events and 40 estimated deaths. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 40 and 52. 40% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 2. Relative to population, that is 8.5 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group (2 events, 32 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Oct 2025
Events in Unity state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Unity state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Leer county | 2 | 32 |
| Koch county | 1 | 5 |
| Rubkona county | 1 | 2 |
| Mayom county | 1 | 1 |
474,071 internally displaced people recorded in Unity as of 28 Feb 2025. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | Leer county Unity state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 17 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Leer county Unity state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 15 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 4 | 64 |
| Government of South Sudan | 2 | 6 |
| SPLM/A - IO | 2 | 6 |
| SFA | 1 | 2 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 2 | 32 |
| Government of South Sudan - SPLM/A - IO | 2 | 6 |
| SFA - Civilians | 1 | 2 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 2 | 40% |
| Non-state conflict | 2 | 40% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 1 | 20% |
Recent reports mentioning Unity state
- South Sudan: UN Commission warns of growing risks to civilians and democratic transition as violence and impunity persist ReliefWeb, 11 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Unity state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 5 organized-violence events in Unity state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 40 deaths (range 40 to 52).
Is violence in Unity 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 Unity state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Unidentified armed group (4 events), Government of South Sudan (2 events), SPLM/A - IO (2 events), SFA (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Unity state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Unity state, 40% 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 South Sudan
Jonglei state · Warap state · Lakes 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.