In October 2023, Action on Armed Violence recorded 8,047 deaths and injuries from 993 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 84% (6,748) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

From 13 to 19 October 2023, AOAV has recorded 217 incidents of explosive violence around the world, and 1,619 civilian casualties.

On October 5th, 2023, heavy artillery killed at least 11 civilians and injured 90 in Omdurman’s Karari neighbourhood.

In September 2023, Action on Armed Violence recorded 3,186 deaths and injuries from 539 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 63% (2,007) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In August 2023, Action on Armed Violence recorded 2,877 deaths and injuries from 576 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 63% (1,801) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

On Saturday 19 August, seven civilians were killed and over 150 people injured by a Russian Iskander missile strike in Chernihiv.

On April 15, a full-scale armed conflict broke out between General Burhan, de-facto ruler of Sudan, and General Dagalo, leader of the Rapid Support Forces.

In July 2023, Action on Armed Violence recorded 2,694 deaths and injuries from 552 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 70% (1,886) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In June 2023, Action on Armed Violence recorded 2,671 deaths and injuries from 537 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 67% (1,798) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In May 2023, Action on Armed Violence recorded 2,447 deaths and injuries from 543 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 62% (1,528) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In April 2023, Action on Armed Violence recorded 2,632 deaths and injuries from 447 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 64% (1,684) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In March 2023, Action on Armed Violence recorded 2,583 deaths and injuries from 513 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 57% (1,467) of the deaths and injuries recorded.