DR Congo, May 2024: 445 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In May 2024, ACLED recorded 246 political violence events in DR Congo, with 445 deaths (+8% against April 2024), +8% against May 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 238. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (212 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 445
- +8% against the month before
- Violent events
- 246
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 238
- Demonstrations
- 28
Reported deaths per month
Regions in May 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Kivu | 212 | 152 | 95 |
| Ituri | 122 | 33 | 113 |
| Tshopo | 39 | 13 | 2 |
| Kasaï-Central | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| Sud-Kivu | 20 | 29 | 16 |
| Kinshasa | 8 | 3 | 4 |
| Kwilu | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Maniema | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Haut-Katanga | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Haut-Uele | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Lualaba | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Nord-Ubangi | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bas-Uele | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tanganyika | 0 | 1 | 0 |