Ethiopia, December 2024: 437 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In December 2024, ACLED recorded 144 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 437 deaths (−39% against November 2024), +17% against December 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 128. The most affected region: Amhara (304 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

437

−39% against the month before

Violent events

144

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

128

Demonstrations

11