Ethiopia, September 2025: 816 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In September 2025, ACLED recorded 321 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 816 deaths (+21% against August 2025), +92% against September 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 97. The most affected region: Amhara (640 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

816

+21% against the month before

Violent events

321

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

97

Demonstrations

2