Burkina Faso, September 2025: 186 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In September 2025, ACLED recorded 64 political violence events in Burkina Faso, with 186 deaths (−38% against August 2025), +9% against September 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 0. The most affected region: Yaadga (67 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 186
- −38% against the month before
- Violent events
- 64
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 0
- Demonstrations
- 6
Reported deaths per month
Regions in September 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaadga | 67 | 9 | 0 |
| Koulsé | 9 | 13 | 0 |
| Tannounyan | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Djôrô | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nakambé | 0 | 4 | 0 |