DR Congo, August 2026: 239 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In August 2026, ACLED recorded 226 political violence events in DR Congo, with 239 deaths (−36% against July 2026), −62% against August 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 154. The most affected region: Ituri (103 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths: 239; −36% against the month before
Violent events: 226
Civilians killed (targeted attacks): 154
Demonstrations: 26

Reported deaths per month

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Regions in August 2026

Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +

Region	Reported deaths	Violent events	Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
Ituri	103	52	90
Sud-Kivu	82	76	27
Nord-Kivu	31	78	24
Haut-Katanga	11	4	1
Haut-Uele	10	5	10
Kwango	1	1	1
Kasaï-Central	1	1	1
Kinshasa	0	1	0
Kwilu	0	1	0
Maï-Ndombe	0	1	0
Maniema	0	1	0
Lualaba	0	1	0
Lomami	0	1	0
Kasaï-Oriental	0	1	0
Kasaï	0	2	0