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White Nile state, Sudan: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in White Nile state, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 2,493,900 (Wikidata).
White Nile state, Sudan logged 4 events and 9 estimated deaths from 3 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026, -33% against the preceding 90 days.
The 12-month total for White Nile state stands at 12 events and 69 estimated deaths. That is roughly the same as the 12 months before. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 62 and 69. 92% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 48. Relative to population, that is 4.8 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Sudan - SFA (11 events, 63 estimated deaths).
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Events in White Nile state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within White Nile state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Kosti district | 5 | 37 |
| Rabak district | 3 | 12 |
| El Jabalian district | 2 | 13 |
| El Douiem district | 1 | 6 |
| Tendalti district | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2026 | Kosti district White Nile state | Government of Sudan vs SFA State-based, 3 civilian, 4 sources | 5 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Rabak district White Nile state | Government of Sudan vs SFA State-based, 2 civilian, 3 sources | 2 |
| 21 Jun 2026 | Kosti district White Nile state | Government of Sudan vs SFA State-based, 1 civilian, 4 sources | 1 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Tendalti district White Nile state | Government of Sudan vs SFA State-based | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| SFA | 12 | 69 |
| Government of Sudan | 11 | 63 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Sudan - SFA | 11 | 63 |
| SFA - Civilians | 1 | 6 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 11 | 92% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 1 | 8% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in White Nile state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 12 organized-violence events in White Nile state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 69 deaths (range 62 to 69).
Is violence in White Nile state increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (4) were down -33% from the preceding 90 days (6).
Who are the main armed actors in White Nile state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were SFA (12 events), Government of Sudan (11 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in White Nile state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In White Nile state, 92% 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.
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 · 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.