Ethiopia, February 2026: 614 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In February 2026, ACLED recorded 178 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 614 deaths (+45% against January 2026), +164% against February 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 90. The most affected region: Amhara (400 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 614
- +45% against the month before
- Violent events
- 178
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 90
- Demonstrations
- 30
Reported deaths per month
Regions in February 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amhara | 400 | 97 | 24 |
| Oromia | 190 | 62 | 66 |
| Benishangul-Gumuz | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Tigray | 9 | 13 | 0 |
| Afar | 0 | 1 | 0 |