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Somalia insurgency
Federal government + ATMIS / AUSSOM vs. Al-Shabaab. Major attacks resurgence since 2024.
Started : 2009-01-31 · ISO SOM
August 2026
520
political violence events
August 2026
581
deaths
of which civilians targeted
63
events, 35 deaths
trend
↑ 21 %
events against the May 2026 – July 2026 average
Month by month
Political violence, last 24 months. September 2026 is still incomplete (dotted).
Events
Deaths
Demonstrations in August 2026: 46.
Worst-hit regions
Political violence, June 2026 – August 2026.
| Region | Events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Shabelle | 446 | 328 |
| Bay | 160 | 124 |
| Lower Juba | 137 | 160 |
| Middle Shabelle | 133 | 199 |
| Bari | 119 | 33 |
| Hiraan | 119 | 343 |
| Banadir | 96 | 52 |
| Galgaduud | 44 | 22 |
Recommended external sources
Data: ACLED, via HDX HAPI (UN OCHA), read on 2026.10.08. Tolls established by ACLED, not validated by the warring parties.