Ethiopia, May 2023: 176 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In May 2023, ACLED recorded 93 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 176 deaths (+175% against April 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 86. The most affected region: Oromia (114 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 176
- +175% against the month before
- Violent events
- 93
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 86
- Demonstrations
- 24
Reported deaths per month
Regions in May 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oromia | 114 | 58 | 54 |
| Amhara | 40 | 20 | 16 |
| Gambela | 16 | 5 | 10 |
| Addis Ababa | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Benishangul-Gumuz | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Afar | 0 | 6 | 0 |