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Ethiopia, December 2023: 372 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In December 2023, ACLED recorded 148 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 372 deaths (−22% against November 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 168. The most affected region: Amhara (183 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
372
−22% against the month before
Violent events
148
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
168
Demonstrations
4

Reported deaths per month

05001,000Jan 23Sept 23May 24Jan 25Sept 25May 26Oct 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Regions in December 2023

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +Hover, tap or zoom
RegionReported deathsViolent eventsCivilians killed (targeted attacks)
Amhara1836079
Oromia1767783
Benishangul-Gumuz851
Gambela434
Harari111
Tigray010
Afar010