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Central Darfur state, Sudan: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Central Darfur state, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 751,400 (Wikidata).
Recorded violence in Central Darfur state, Sudan eased over the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026: 1 events compared with 9 in the prior quarter (-89%). Estimated deaths: 2.
The 12-month total for Central Darfur state stands at 14 events and 125 estimated deaths. That is +100% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 93 and 172. 71% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 50. Relative to population, that is 18.6 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Sudan - SFA (10 events, 116 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jun 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024
Events in Central Darfur state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Central Darfur state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Zalingei district | 7 | 36 |
| Umm Dukhun district | 3 | 79 |
| Azum district | 2 | 7 |
| Ouadi Saleh village | 2 | 3 |
992,987 internally displaced people recorded in Central Darfur as of 30 Jun 2026. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | Ouadi Saleh village Central Darfur state | SFA vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian | 2 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| SFA | 13 | 120 |
| Government of Sudan | 10 | 116 |
| Government of Chad | 1 | 5 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Sudan - SFA | 10 | 116 |
| SFA - Civilians | 3 | 4 |
| Government of Chad - Civilians | 1 | 5 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 10 | 71% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 4 | 29% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Central Darfur state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 14 organized-violence events in Central Darfur state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 125 deaths (range 93 to 172).
Is violence in Central Darfur state increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (1) were down -89% from the preceding 90 days (9).
Who are the main armed actors in Central Darfur state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were SFA (13 events), Government of Sudan (10 events), Government of Chad (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Central Darfur state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Central Darfur state, 71% 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.
Monthly reports:Jun 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024
Other regions of Sudan
North Kordofan state · North Darfur state · South Kordofan state · South Darfur state · West Kordofan state · Blue Nile state · West Darfur state · White Nile state · Khartoum state · East Darfur state
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.