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South Darfur state: conflict events in April 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for South Darfur state, Sudan. Country-wide report: Sudan, April 2026.
5events6 the month before
26est. deathsrange 16–26
10civilian deaths
South Darfur state, Sudan saw 5 recorded events and 26 estimated deaths in April 2026. That is -17% compared with 6 events the month before. The death toll range is 16 to 26.
60% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 10.
The most active pairing was Government of Russia (Soviet Union) - Civilians with 3 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, April 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | South Darfur state | Government of Sudan vs SFA State-based, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 14 4–14 |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Rahad El Berdi district South Darfur state | Government of Russia vs Civilians One-sided, 6 civilian | 6 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Rahad El Berdi district South Darfur state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 3 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Rahad El Berdi district South Darfur state | Government of Russia vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian, 2 sources | 2 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Rahad El Berdi district South Darfur state | Government of Russia vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Russia | 3 | 9 |
| Unidentified armed group | 2 | 6 |
| Government of Sudan | 1 | 14 |
| SFA | 1 | 14 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.