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DR Congo, November 2023: 388 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In November 2023, ACLED recorded 163 political violence events in DR Congo, with 388 deaths (−10% against October 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 268. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (269 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
388
−10% against the month before
Violent events
163
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
268
Demonstrations
19

Reported deaths per month

01,0002,000Jan 23Sept 23May 24Jan 25Sept 25May 26Oct 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Regions in November 2023

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +Hover, tap or zoom
RegionReported deathsViolent eventsCivilians killed (targeted attacks)
Nord-Kivu269109192
Ituri732457
Maï-Ndombe1242
Kinshasa919
Tshopo940
Sud-Kivu6102
Haut-Lomami521
Kongo-Central323
Kwilu111
Maniema131
Haut-Katanga010
Kasaï020