DR Congo, December 2024: 611 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In December 2024, ACLED recorded 188 political violence events in DR Congo, with 611 deaths (+262% against November 2024), +149% against December 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 429. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (386 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 611
- +262% against the month before
- Violent events
- 188
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 429
- Demonstrations
- 12
Reported deaths per month
Regions in December 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Kivu | 386 | 113 | 344 |
| Ituri | 95 | 46 | 67 |
| Sud-Kivu | 56 | 9 | 1 |
| Kwango | 28 | 5 | 0 |
| Tshopo | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Mongala | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Maniema | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Haut-Lomami | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Équateur | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Haut-Katanga | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Tanganyika | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Lualaba | 0 | 1 | 0 |