Ethiopia, December 2025: 479 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In December 2025, ACLED recorded 176 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 479 deaths (−33% against November 2025), +10% against December 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 113. The most affected region: Amhara (246 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

479

−33% against the month before

Violent events

176

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

113

Demonstrations

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