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Amhara (Ethiopia): 446 reported deaths in violence in October 2026

Over the last twelve months, ACLED recorded 4,393 deaths in political violence in Amhara, the most affected region in Ethiopia. In October 2026: 446 deaths and 184 events (+66% against the month before). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
446
October 2026
Reported deaths (12 months)
4,393
Violent events
184
October 2026
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
64
October 2026

Reported deaths per month

05001,000Jan 23Sept 23May 24Jan 25Sept 25May 26Nov 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Reported deaths by region, over twelve months

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Deaths (12 months)01–910–4950–149150–399400–9991,000 +Hover, tap or zoom

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