Ethiopia, March 2024: 556 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In March 2024, ACLED recorded 226 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 556 deaths (−6% against February 2024), +604% against March 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 135. The most affected region: Amhara (293 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 556
- −6% against the month before
- Violent events
- 226
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 135
- Demonstrations
- 6
Reported deaths per month
Regions in March 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amhara | 293 | 128 | 33 |
| Oromia | 192 | 79 | 88 |
| Afar | 26 | 2 | 0 |
| Somali | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| Gambela | 9 | 5 | 8 |
| Benishangul-Gumuz | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Tigray | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Harari | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Addis Ababa | 0 | 3 | 0 |