Burkina Faso, February 2024: 897 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In February 2024, ACLED recorded 127 political violence events in Burkina Faso, with 897 deaths (+101% against January 2024), +12% against February 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 577. The most affected region: Yaadga (249 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

897

+101% against the month before

Violent events

127

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

577

Demonstrations

10