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Burkina Faso, November 2024: 599 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In November 2024, ACLED recorded 116 political violence events in Burkina Faso, with 599 deaths (+77% against October 2024), −25% against November 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 155. The most affected region: Koulsé (72 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
599
+77% against the month before
Violent events
116
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
155
Demonstrations
14

Reported deaths per month

01,0002,000Jan 23Sept 23May 24Jan 25Sept 25May 26Oct 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Regions in November 2024

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +Hover, tap or zoom
RegionReported deathsViolent eventsCivilians killed (targeted attacks)
Koulsé72110
Yaadga6770
Nakambé2782
Djôrô820
Guiriko430