Eastern Europe · since 2014

Ongoing since 2014, massively escalated since February 2022 between Russia and Ukraine. The largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II.

≈ 391,206 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 9,666 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

Horn of Africa · since 2020

War in the Tigray region (2020–2022) between the Ethiopian central government and the TPLF. Massive civilian losses, ongoing instability.

≈ 317,881 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 290 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

Middle East · since 1948

A conflict ongoing since 1948, repeatedly escalating. The current Gaza war began in October 2023 and has caused massive civilian losses.

≈ 79,606 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 2,658 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

Arabian Peninsula · since 2014

Civil war ongoing since 2014, with intervention by a Saudi-led coalition. One of the largest humanitarian crises in the world.

≈ 58,216 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 37 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

Horn of Africa · since 1991

Armed conflict ongoing since 1991 involving Al-Shabaab, government forces and international actors.

≈ 49,835 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 337 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

South Asia · since 2001

Armed conflict with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch rebels, particularly in the northwest and Balochistan province.

≈ 37,686 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 454 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

Central Africa · since 1996

Numerous armed groups — including M23 — fight government troops and each other in the eastern Congo. Decades of instability with extreme civilian losses.

≈ 32,677 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 23 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

West Africa · since 2009

Fight against Boko Haram and the IS West Africa Province in the northeast, plus banditry in the northwest and central states.

≈ 30,870 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 102 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

North-East Africa · since 2023

Since April 2023 the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been fighting for power. One of the largest humanitarian crises of our time.

≈ 28,908 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 195 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

South America · since 1964

Despite the 2016 peace accord with the FARC, ongoing violence by dissident groups, the ELN and paramilitary organizations.

≈ 25,891 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 28 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

South Asia · since 1989

Border conflict between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir region, with recurring clashes along the Line of Control and armed groups in the area.

≈ 23,298 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 1 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

Southeast Asia · since 1948

Since the 2021 military coup and for decades before, ongoing armed conflict between the army and ethnic armed groups, including the persecution of the Rohingya.

≈ 22,154 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 72 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

West Africa · since 2015

Escalating violence since 2015 by jihadist groups fighting government forces. One of the fastest-growing crises in the world.

≈ 14,326 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 254 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

West Africa · since 2012

Armed conflict ongoing since 2012 with jihadist groups and Tuareg rebels in the north. International interventions have not stabilized the country.

≈ 9,403 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 53 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

West Africa · since 2015

Ongoing conflict since 2015 with jihadist groups in the west and southeast. The situation worsened after the 2023 coup.

≈ 4,619 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 210 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

Caribbean · since 2004

Ongoing violence since 2004 by armed gangs controlling large parts of Port-au-Prince. The government fights the cartels with support from international forces.

≈ 1,638 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)

≈ 3 of which in 2026 (preliminary, as of August 18, 2026 (UCDP Candidate v26.0.6, data through July 8, 2026))

Central Africa · since 2015

Fighting Boko Haram in the west and rebels in the north. Instability following the death of the long-time president in 2021.

≈ 814 deaths (UCDP, cumulative)