Burkina Faso, July 2023: 566 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In July 2023, ACLED recorded 136 political violence events in Burkina Faso, with 566 deaths (−25% against June 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 218. The most affected region: Yaadga (67 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths: 566; −25% against the month before
Violent events: 136
Civilians killed (targeted attacks): 218
Demonstrations: 24

Reported deaths per month

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Regions in July 2023

Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +Hover, tap or zoom

Region	Reported deaths	Violent events	Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
Yaadga	67	22	22
Koulsé	50	13	4
Guiriko	40	8	40
Nakambé	28	7	0
Djôrô	11	2	10
Tannounyan	10	2	10
Nazinon	2	1	2
Kadiogo	0	2	0