Burkina Faso, September 2023: 442 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In September 2023, ACLED recorded 112 political violence events in Burkina Faso, with 442 deaths (−20% against August 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 98. The most affected region: Yaadga (105 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

442

−20% against the month before

Violent events

112

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

98

Demonstrations

21