Ethiopia, September 2023: 490 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In September 2023, ACLED recorded 177 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 490 deaths (−7% against August 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 201. The most affected region: Amhara (369 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

490

−7% against the month before

Violent events

177

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

201

Demonstrations

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