DR Congo, March 2024: 263 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In March 2024, ACLED recorded 206 political violence events in DR Congo, with 263 deaths (−21% against February 2024), −59% against March 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 183. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (147 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 263
- −21% against the month before
- Violent events
- 206
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 183
- Demonstrations
- 27
Reported deaths per month
Regions in March 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Kivu | 147 | 130 | 116 |
| Ituri | 77 | 39 | 56 |
| Sud-Kivu | 21 | 11 | 3 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Tanganyika | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Lualaba | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lomami | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kinshasa | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kwilu | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Équateur | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bas-Uele | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Maniema | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Haut-Katanga | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï | 0 | 1 | 0 |