Ethiopia, October 2025: 774 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In October 2025, ACLED recorded 230 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 774 deaths (−5% against September 2025), −8% against October 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 111. The most affected region: Amhara (547 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

774

−5% against the month before

Violent events

230

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

111

Demonstrations

36