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West Darfur state, Sudan: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in West Darfur state, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Recorded violence in West Darfur state, Sudan eased over the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026: 4 events compared with 9 in the prior quarter (-56%). Estimated deaths: 24.
The 12-month total for West Darfur state stands at 20 events and 193 estimated deaths. That is +82% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 193 and 201. 80% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 103.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Sudan - SFA (16 events, 121 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Jan 2025Oct 2024
Events in West Darfur state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within West Darfur state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| El Geneina district | 13 | 97 |
| Sirba district | 2 | 54 |
| Kereinik district | 2 | 9 |
| Beida district | 1 | 17 |
| Foro Baranga district | 1 | 13 |
| Kulbus district | 1 | 3 |
374,532 internally displaced people recorded in West Darfur as of 30 Jun 2026. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | Beida district West Darfur state | Nuwaiba vs Salamat Baggara Non-state | 17 |
| 27 Jun 2026 | Kulbus district West Darfur state | Government of Sudan vs SFA State-based | 3 |
| 12 May 2026 | El Geneina district West Darfur state | Government of Sudan vs SFA State-based, 3 civilian, 2 sources | 3 |
| 17 May 2026 | El Geneina district West Darfur state | SFA vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| SFA | 18 | 172 |
| Government of Sudan | 16 | 121 |
| Unidentified armed group | 2 | 8 |
| Nuwaiba | 1 | 17 |
| Salamat Baggara | 1 | 17 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Sudan - SFA | 16 | 121 |
| SFA - Civilians | 2 | 51 |
| Nuwaiba - Salamat Baggara | 1 | 17 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 1 | 4 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 16 | 80% |
| Non-state conflict | 2 | 10% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 2 | 10% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in West Darfur state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 20 organized-violence events in West Darfur state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 193 deaths (range 193 to 201).
Is violence in West Darfur state increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (4) were down -56% from the preceding 90 days (9).
Who are the main armed actors in West Darfur state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were SFA (18 events), Government of Sudan (16 events), Unidentified armed group (2 events), Nuwaiba (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in West Darfur state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In West Darfur state, 80% 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 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Jan 2025Oct 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 · White Nile state · Khartoum 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.