DR Congo, June 2025: 286 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In June 2025, ACLED recorded 245 political violence events in DR Congo, with 286 deaths (−26% against May 2025), −57% against June 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 176. The most affected region: Sud-Kivu (116 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 286
- −26% against the month before
- Violent events
- 245
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 176
- Demonstrations
- 6
Reported deaths per month
Regions in June 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sud-Kivu | 116 | 92 | 62 |
| Nord-Kivu | 87 | 112 | 55 |
| Ituri | 54 | 20 | 38 |
| Tshopo | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Haut-Katanga | 8 | 2 | 8 |
| Kinshasa | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Maniema | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Lomami | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Oriental | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kwango | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Haut-Uele | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tanganyika | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Central | 0 | 2 | 0 |