Ethiopia, May 2025: 250 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In May 2025, ACLED recorded 90 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 250 deaths (−55% against April 2025), −58% against May 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 76. The most affected region: Amhara (136 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 250
- −55% against the month before
- Violent events
- 90
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 76
- Demonstrations
- 39
Reported deaths per month
Regions in May 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amhara | 136 | 37 | 10 |
| Oromia | 73 | 40 | 33 |
| Benishangul-Gumuz | 28 | 4 | 28 |
| Gambela | 13 | 6 | 5 |
| Tigray | 0 | 3 | 0 |