DR Congo, October 2023: 431 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In October 2023, ACLED recorded 200 political violence events in DR Congo, with 431 deaths (+33% against September 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 296. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (341 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

431

+33% against the month before

Violent events

200

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

296

Demonstrations

15