DR Congo, February 2024: 335 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In February 2024, ACLED recorded 221 political violence events in DR Congo, with 335 deaths (−47% against January 2024), −5% against February 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 260. The most affected region: Ituri (184 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 335
- −47% against the month before
- Violent events
- 221
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 260
- Demonstrations
- 34
Reported deaths per month
Regions in February 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ituri | 184 | 44 | 131 |
| Nord-Kivu | 130 | 149 | 111 |
| Kwango | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Kasaï-Oriental | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Sud-Kivu | 4 | 11 | 4 |
| Haut-Uele | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Lomami | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kwilu | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bas-Uele | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Haut-Katanga | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lualaba | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tanganyika | 0 | 1 | 0 |