DR Congo, May 2023: 411 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In May 2023, ACLED recorded 181 political violence events in DR Congo, with 411 deaths (−43% against April 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 251. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (182 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 411
- −43% against the month before
- Violent events
- 181
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 251
- Demonstrations
- 16
Reported deaths per month
Regions in May 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Kivu | 182 | 95 | 105 |
| Ituri | 102 | 44 | 60 |
| Tshopo | 41 | 2 | 41 |
| Kwango | 34 | 5 | 15 |
| Sud-Kivu | 16 | 14 | 10 |
| Kwilu | 13 | 3 | 3 |
| Kinshasa | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Maniema | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Kongo-Central | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Haut-Katanga | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Tanganyika | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Haut-Lomami | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lomami | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Oriental | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Haut-Uele | 0 | 1 | 0 |