Ethiopia, April 2025: 555 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In April 2025, ACLED recorded 144 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 555 deaths (+11% against March 2025), −32% against April 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 233. The most affected region: Amhara (427 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 555
- +11% against the month before
- Violent events
- 144
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 233
- Demonstrations
- 4
Reported deaths per month
Regions in April 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amhara | 427 | 88 | 169 |
| Oromia | 120 | 45 | 59 |
| Tigray | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Benishangul-Gumuz | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Addis Ababa | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Somali | 0 | 2 | 0 |