DR Congo, January 2024: 638 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In January 2024, ACLED recorded 245 political violence events in DR Congo, with 638 deaths (+160% against December 2023), +11% against January 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 295. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (360 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 638
- +160% against the month before
- Violent events
- 245
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 295
- Demonstrations
- 36
Reported deaths per month
Regions in January 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Kivu | 360 | 157 | 167 |
| Ituri | 136 | 45 | 91 |
| Sud-Kivu | 82 | 16 | 9 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 38 | 8 | 14 |
| Tshopo | 12 | 4 | 7 |
| Kwilu | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Haut-Katanga | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Maniema | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kinshasa | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Haut-Uele | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Haut-Lomami | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tanganyika | 0 | 1 | 0 |