Ethiopia, September 2026: 633 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In September 2026, ACLED recorded 231 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 633 deaths (+16% against August 2026), −22% against September 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 81. The most affected region: Amhara (269 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 633
- +16% against the month before
- Violent events
- 231
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 81
- Demonstrations
- 2
Reported deaths per month
Regions in September 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amhara | 269 | 103 | 17 |
| Oromia | 171 | 34 | 24 |
| Tigray | 115 | 59 | 2 |
| Gambela | 30 | 3 | 29 |
| Benishangul-Gumuz | 27 | 8 | 8 |
| Afar | 20 | 22 | 0 |
| Somali | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Addis Ababa | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Articles of September 2026
- Artillery fire kills four civilians in southern Ethiopia’s Tigray
30 September 2026
- 52 civilians killed in fighting in Tigray
30 September 2026
- Fighting resumes in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
30 September 2026
- Fighting continues in Ethiopia after Tigrayan offensive
30 September 2026
- Ethiopian army says it has repelled attacks in Amhara
25 September 2026
- Ethiopian and Tigrayan authorities accuse each other of launching offensives
23 September 2026