DR Congo, October 2025: 387 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In October 2025, ACLED recorded 313 political violence events in DR Congo, with 387 deaths (+3% against September 2025), +8% against October 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 254. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (219 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

387

+3% against the month before

Violent events

313

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

254

Demonstrations

25