DR Congo, March 2023: 642 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In March 2023, ACLED recorded 287 political violence events in DR Congo, with 642 deaths (+81% against February 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 435. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (348 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 642
- +81% against the month before
- Violent events
- 287
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 435
- Demonstrations
- 22
Reported deaths per month
Regions in March 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Kivu | 348 | 178 | 212 |
| Ituri | 217 | 76 | 170 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 29 | 5 | 14 |
| Sud-Kivu | 18 | 16 | 12 |
| Kwilu | 14 | 2 | 14 |
| Haut-Katanga | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Tanganyika | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Tshopo | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Haut-Uele | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kinshasa | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kongo-Central | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bas-Uele | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Central | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï | 0 | 1 | 0 |