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◆Armed clashes near Badme between Ethiopia and Eritrea◆South Sudan postpones elections to 11 February 2027◆A building collapse in Brooklyn, United States, leaves eight dead◆FAA examines possible link to SMART AI system◆A tanker strikes a cruise boat in New Orleans◆The United States suspends all flights across its territory◆Owono handed 12-match ban after De Miguel’s death◆A shooting linked to gold mining in Ghana leaves four dead and 15 injured◆A journalist and parliamentary candidate killed in South Sudan◆A truck collides with a bus in India’s Assam, leaving 24 dead
◆Armed clashes near Badme between Ethiopia and Eritrea◆South Sudan postpones elections to 11 February 2027◆A building collapse in Brooklyn, United States, leaves eight dead◆FAA examines possible link to SMART AI system◆A tanker strikes a cruise boat in New Orleans◆The United States suspends all flights across its territory◆Owono handed 12-match ban after De Miguel’s death◆A shooting linked to gold mining in Ghana leaves four dead and 15 injured◆A journalist and parliamentary candidate killed in South Sudan◆A truck collides with a bus in India’s Assam, leaving 24 dead
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Benishangul-Gumuz (Ethiopia): 15 reported deaths in violence in October 2026

Over the last twelve months, ACLED recorded 230 deaths in political violence in Benishangul-Gumuz, the 4th most affected region in Ethiopia. In October 2026: 15 deaths and 5 events (−44% against the month before). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
15
October 2026
Reported deaths (12 months)
230
Violent events
5
October 2026
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
1
October 2026

Reported deaths per month

050100Jan 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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