Burkina Faso, February 2023: 801 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In February 2023, ACLED recorded 138 political violence events in Burkina Faso, with 801 deaths (+98% against January 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 199. The most affected region: Nakambé (75 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

801

+98% against the month before

Violent events

138

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

199

Demonstrations

7