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Khartoum state, Sudan: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Khartoum state, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 7,993,900 (Wikidata).
Khartoum state, Sudan saw 4 recorded events and 12 estimated deaths from 3 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. That is +100% on the preceding 90-day period.
The 12-month total for Khartoum state stands at 10 events and 53 estimated deaths. That is -90% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 53 and 55. 100% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 18. Relative to population, that is 1.3 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Sudan - SFA (10 events, 53 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Oct 2025Sep 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024
Events in Khartoum state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Khartoum state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Omdurman district | 7 | 46 |
| Bahri district | 2 | 5 |
| Khartoum district | 1 | 2 |
399,631 internally displaced people recorded in Khartoum as of 30 Jun 2026. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2026 | Omdurman district Khartoum state | Government of Sudan vs SFA State-based, 10 civilian | 10 |
| 25 May 2026 | Omdurman district Khartoum state | Government of Sudan vs SFA State-based | 1 |
| 22 May 2026 | Omdurman district Khartoum state | Government of Sudan vs SFA State-based, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Omdurman district Khartoum state | Government of Sudan vs SFA State-based, 2 sources | 0 0–2 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Sudan | 10 | 53 |
| SFA | 10 | 53 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Sudan - SFA | 10 | 53 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 10 | 100% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Khartoum state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 10 organized-violence events in Khartoum state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 53 deaths (range 53 to 55).
Is violence in Khartoum state increasing or decreasing?
Increasing. Events in the last 90 days (4) were up +100% on the preceding 90 days (2).
Who are the main armed actors in Khartoum state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Sudan (10 events), SFA (10 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Khartoum state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Khartoum state, 100% 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:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Oct 2025Sep 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024Jul 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 · East Darfur state · Central Darfur state
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.