DR Congo, September 2023: 324 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In September 2023, ACLED recorded 168 political violence events in DR Congo, with 324 deaths (−41% against August 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 182. The most affected region: Ituri (142 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 324
- −41% against the month before
- Violent events
- 168
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 182
- Demonstrations
- 29
Reported deaths per month
Regions in September 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ituri | 142 | 41 | 76 |
| Nord-Kivu | 97 | 89 | 86 |
| Sud-Kivu | 22 | 18 | 10 |
| Kongo-Central | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| Kwango | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Lualaba | 8 | 2 | 8 |
| Haut-Uele | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Haut-Lomami | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Kwilu | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Central | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kinshasa | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tshopo | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bas-Uele | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maniema | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Oriental | 0 | 1 | 0 |