Ethiopia, February 2024: 589 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In February 2024, ACLED recorded 214 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 589 deaths (+32% against January 2024), +215% against February 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 129. The most affected region: Amhara (372 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

589

+32% against the month before

Violent events

214

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

129

Demonstrations

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