DR Congo, July 2024: 648 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In July 2024, ACLED recorded 160 political violence events in DR Congo, with 648 deaths (−2% against June 2024), +51% against July 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 479. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (455 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 648
- −2% against the month before
- Violent events
- 160
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 479
- Demonstrations
- 25
Reported deaths per month
Regions in July 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Kivu | 455 | 103 | 408 |
| Ituri | 100 | 28 | 41 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 63 | 5 | 11 |
| Sud-Kivu | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| Tanganyika | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Maniema | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Haut-Uele | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Kinshasa | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lomami | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tshopo | 0 | 1 | 0 |