DR Congo, August 2024: 332 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In August 2024, ACLED recorded 174 political violence events in DR Congo, with 332 deaths (−49% against July 2024), −40% against August 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 253. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (164 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 332
- −49% against the month before
- Violent events
- 174
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 253
- Demonstrations
- 23
Reported deaths per month
Regions in August 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Kivu | 164 | 106 | 134 |
| Ituri | 110 | 38 | 87 |
| Kwango | 16 | 3 | 15 |
| Tshopo | 12 | 6 | 7 |
| Haut-Katanga | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Sud-Kivu | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Kinshasa | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Lualaba | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Oriental | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Kasaï | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Nord-Ubangi | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maniema | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lomami | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sankuru | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Central | 0 | 1 | 0 |