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Ethiopia, September 2024: 424 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In September 2024, ACLED recorded 161 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 424 deaths (−38% against August 2024), −13% against September 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 126. The most affected region: Amhara (318 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
424
−38% against the month before
Violent events
161
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
126
Demonstrations
7

Reported deaths per month

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

Regions in September 2024

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +Hover, tap or zoom
RegionReported deathsViolent eventsCivilians killed (targeted attacks)
Amhara31811177
Oromia1004743
Somali616
Tigray020