DR Congo, April 2023: 726 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In April 2023, ACLED recorded 247 political violence events in DR Congo, with 726 deaths (+13% against March 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 451. The most affected region: Ituri (428 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 726
- +13% against the month before
- Violent events
- 247
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 451
- Demonstrations
- 25
Reported deaths per month
Regions in April 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ituri | 428 | 108 | 262 |
| Nord-Kivu | 269 | 104 | 180 |
| Tshopo | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Sud-Kivu | 7 | 16 | 6 |
| Tanganyika | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Central | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Kwango | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Nord-Ubangi | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Haut-Uele | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Oriental | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mongala | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maniema | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Haut-Katanga | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lomami | 0 | 1 | 0 |