Ethiopia, January 2024: 446 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In January 2024, ACLED recorded 140 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 446 deaths (+20% against December 2023), +109% against January 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 122. The most affected region: Amhara (255 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 446
- +20% against the month before
- Violent events
- 140
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 122
- Demonstrations
- 15
Reported deaths per month
Regions in January 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amhara | 255 | 77 | 86 |
| Oromia | 185 | 51 | 30 |
| Gambela | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Tigray | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Afar | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Benishangul-Gumuz | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Addis Ababa | 0 | 2 | 0 |