Ethiopia, March 2025: 501 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In March 2025, ACLED recorded 231 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 501 deaths (+115% against February 2025), −10% against March 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 96. The most affected region: Amhara (416 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 501
- +115% against the month before
- Violent events
- 231
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 96
- Demonstrations
- 4
Reported deaths per month
Regions in March 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amhara | 416 | 184 | 69 |
| Oromia | 71 | 35 | 18 |
| Tigray | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| Benishangul-Gumuz | 6 | 3 | 3 |