DR Congo, February 2025: 745 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In February 2025, ACLED recorded 268 political violence events in DR Congo, with 745 deaths (−55% against January 2025), +122% against February 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 521. The most affected region: Ituri (293 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 745
- −55% against the month before
- Violent events
- 268
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 521
- Demonstrations
- 19
Reported deaths per month
Regions in February 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ituri | 293 | 58 | 261 |
| Sud-Kivu | 227 | 102 | 115 |
| Nord-Kivu | 183 | 86 | 135 |
| Kinshasa | 15 | 5 | 3 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| Tshopo | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Tanganyika | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Kongo-Central | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Haut-Uele | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lomami | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Central | 0 | 3 | 0 |