DR Congo, October 2024: 358 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In October 2024, ACLED recorded 172 political violence events in DR Congo, with 358 deaths (−40% against September 2024), −17% against October 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 216. The most affected region: Ituri (117 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 358
- −40% against the month before
- Violent events
- 172
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 216
- Demonstrations
- 42
Reported deaths per month
Regions in October 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ituri | 117 | 42 | 103 |
| Nord-Kivu | 103 | 77 | 72 |
| Sud-Kivu | 102 | 30 | 20 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 24 | 3 | 10 |
| Bas-Uele | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Lualaba | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Kongo-Central | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Tanganyika | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Kasaï | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kwango | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kwilu | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tshopo | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maniema | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Haut-Katanga | 0 | 1 | 0 |