DR Congo, March 2025: 535 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In March 2025, ACLED recorded 303 political violence events in DR Congo, with 535 deaths (−28% against February 2025), +103% against March 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 275. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (235 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 535
- −28% against the month before
- Violent events
- 303
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 275
- Demonstrations
- 23
Reported deaths per month
Regions in March 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Kivu | 235 | 125 | 168 |
| Ituri | 154 | 40 | 40 |
| Sud-Kivu | 113 | 119 | 63 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Kwango | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Tanganyika | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Kinshasa | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Tshopo | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Kwilu | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Lualaba | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kasaï-Central | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Haut-Katanga | 0 | 1 | 0 |