Burkina Faso, December 2024: 359 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In December 2024, ACLED recorded 111 political violence events in Burkina Faso, with 359 deaths (−40% against November 2024), −58% against December 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 21. The most affected region: Tannounyan (42 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

359

−40% against the month before

Violent events

111

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

21

Demonstrations

7