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Rif Dimashq governorate, Syria: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Rif Dimashq governorate, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 2,836,000 (Wikidata).
Recorded violence in Rif Dimashq governorate, Syria eased over the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026: 15 events compared with 21 in the prior quarter (-29%). Estimated deaths: 17.
The 12-month total for Rif Dimashq governorate stands at 43 events and 50 estimated deaths. That is +59% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 49 and 50. 79% of events were classed as one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths in the same period: 36. Relative to population, that is 15.2 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Unidentified armed group - Civilians (27 events, 28 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025
Events in Rif Dimashq governorate, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Rif Dimashq governorate, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Markaz Rif Dimashq district | 9 | 14 |
| Qudsaya district | 7 | 7 |
| Darayya district | 6 | 7 |
| Duma district | 4 | 5 |
| At Tall district | 4 | 4 |
| Al Nabk district | 3 | 3 |
| Mintaqat az Zabadani district | 2 | 2 |
| Qatana district | 2 | 2 |
| Al Qutayfah district | 1 | 1 |
| Yabrud district | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2026 | Duma district Rif Dimashq governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 2 |
| 27 May 2026 | Darayya district Rif Dimashq governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Mintaqat az Zabadani district Rif Dimashq governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Al Qutayfah district Rif Dimashq governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Darayya district Rif Dimashq governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Al Nabk district Rif Dimashq governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 1 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | At Tall district Rif Dimashq governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | Markaz Rif Dimashq district Rif Dimashq governorate | Government of Syria vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 4 Jul 2026 | Qudsaya district Rif Dimashq governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Mintaqat az Zabadani district Rif Dimashq governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 43 | 46 |
| Government of Syria | 7 | 12 |
| Government of Israel | 1 | 6 |
| IS | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group - Civilians | 27 | 28 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 8 | 9 |
| Government of Syria - Civilians | 6 | 6 |
| Government of Israel - Government of Syria | 1 | 6 |
| IS - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 6 | 14% |
| Non-state conflict | 3 | 7% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 34 | 79% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Rif Dimashq governorate in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 43 organized-violence events in Rif Dimashq governorate between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 50 deaths (range 49 to 50).
Is violence in Rif Dimashq governorate increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (15) were down -29% from the preceding 90 days (21).
Who are the main armed actors in Rif Dimashq governorate?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Unidentified armed group (43 events), Government of Syria (7 events), Government of Israel (1 events), IS (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Rif Dimashq governorate?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Rif Dimashq governorate, 79% of events over the last 12 months were one-sided violence against civilians.
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.
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.