Ethiopia, August 2025: 675 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In August 2025, ACLED recorded 259 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 675 deaths (+34% against July 2025), −1% against August 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 96. The most affected region: Amhara (546 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 675
- +34% against the month before
- Violent events
- 259
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 96
- Demonstrations
- 11
Reported deaths per month
Regions in August 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amhara | 546 | 183 | 42 |
| Oromia | 105 | 51 | 41 |
| Tigray | 9 | 10 | 1 |
| Afar | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Somali | 7 | 3 | 7 |
| Addis Ababa | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Benishangul-Gumuz | 0 | 1 | 0 |