Burkina Faso, November 2023: 800 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In November 2023, ACLED recorded 142 political violence events in Burkina Faso, with 800 deaths (+70% against October 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 121. The most affected region: Koulsé (203 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

800

+70% against the month before

Violent events

142

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

121

Demonstrations

15