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Week of 20 May 23
Data cover the period of 20 May 23 - 26 May 23. For more information about how ACLED collects data and categorizes events, see the ACLED Codebook.
Political Violence Events: 58ℹ
-17% from previous week
Demonstration Events: 5ℹ
+40% from previous week
Event Types:
Battles: 43 Events
Explosions/Remote Violence: 3 Events
Violence Against Civilians: 12 Events
Mob Violence: 0 Events
Protests: 5 Events
Violent Demonstrations: 0 Events
As Sudan continues to grapple with the fall-out from the 2021 coup, the country faces heightened insecurity and rising demonstration activity. Find all Sudan data and resources below, including regular monthly updates as part of ACLED’s special Horn of Africa analysis series.
Fact Sheet
Conflict Surges in Sudan
Since the start of the fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, ACLED has recorded more than 340 conflict incidents around the country, with over 1,800 reported fatalities. More than two-thirds of the clashes have taken place in cities of over 100,000 people.
Context Assessment
New Political Deal Amid Rising Disorder in Sudan
Analysis of Sudan’s security situation at the start of 2023.
Sudan Analysis
Africa Regional Overviews
Our weekly analysis briefs break down the latest data on political violence and protest trends, highlighting potential early warning signs for closer monitoring.
