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South Darfur state: conflict events in May 2025
Monthly report from UCDP event data for South Darfur state, Sudan. Country-wide report: Sudan, May 2025.
3eventsnone the month before
403est. deathsrange 273–403
3civilian deaths
South Darfur state, Sudan saw 3 recorded events and 403 estimated deaths in May 2025. The previous month had no recorded events. The death toll range is 273 to 403.
67% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 3.
The most active pairing was Government of Sudan - SFA with 2 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2025
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | Nyala district South Darfur state | Government of Sudan vs SFA State-based | 200 |
| 3 May 2025 | Nyala district South Darfur state | Government of Sudan vs SFA State-based, 6 sources | 200 70–200 |
| 19 May 2025 | Nyala district South Darfur state | SFA vs Civilians One-sided, 3 civilian | 3 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| SFA | 3 | 403 |
| Government of Sudan | 2 | 400 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.