DR Congo, June 2023: 399 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In June 2023, ACLED recorded 205 political violence events in DR Congo, with 399 deaths (−3% against May 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 320. The most affected region: Ituri (193 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 399
- −3% against the month before
- Violent events
- 205
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 320
- Demonstrations
- 21
Reported deaths per month
Regions in June 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ituri | 193 | 60 | 155 |
| Nord-Kivu | 139 | 93 | 107 |
| Kinshasa | 24 | 9 | 20 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 21 | 2 | 21 |
| Sud-Kivu | 7 | 18 | 6 |
| Haut-Katanga | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Tanganyika | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Kongo-Central | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Kwango | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Lualaba | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Haut-Uele | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lomami | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kasaï-Central | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Kwilu | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tshopo | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï | 0 | 1 | 0 |