DR Congo, July 2023: 429 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In July 2023, ACLED recorded 248 political violence events in DR Congo, with 429 deaths (+8% against June 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 258. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (233 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 429
- +8% against the month before
- Violent events
- 248
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 258
- Demonstrations
- 19
Reported deaths per month
Regions in July 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Kivu | 233 | 147 | 107 |
| Ituri | 100 | 51 | 86 |
| Kongo-Central | 32 | 3 | 32 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| Sud-Kivu | 10 | 12 | 8 |
| Kwango | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Tanganyika | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Tshopo | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Mongala | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Kinshasa | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Bas-Uele | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Haut-Katanga | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Central | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Sud-Ubangi | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Maniema | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Oriental | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sankuru | 0 | 1 | 0 |