DR Congo, April 2024: 413 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In April 2024, ACLED recorded 176 political violence events in DR Congo, with 413 deaths (+57% against March 2024), −43% against April 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 343. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (223 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 413
- +57% against the month before
- Violent events
- 176
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 343
- Demonstrations
- 24
Reported deaths per month
Regions in April 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Kivu | 223 | 111 | 175 |
| Ituri | 168 | 40 | 160 |
| Sud-Kivu | 8 | 10 | 6 |
| Kwilu | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Kongo-Central | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Kasaï-Central | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Tanganyika | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Kinshasa | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Haut-Uele | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tshopo | 0 | 1 | 0 |