Ethiopia, October 2024: 837 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In October 2024, ACLED recorded 235 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 837 deaths (+97% against September 2024), +63% against October 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 297. The most affected region: Amhara (659 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 837
- +97% against the month before
- Violent events
- 235
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 297
- Demonstrations
- 3
Reported deaths per month
Regions in October 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amhara | 659 | 161 | 196 |
| Oromia | 169 | 68 | 98 |
| Tigray | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Benishangul-Gumuz | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Gambela | 1 | 1 | 1 |