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Gambela (Ethiopia): 16 reported deaths in violence in October 2026

Over the last twelve months, ACLED recorded 154 deaths in political violence in Gambela, the 5th most affected region in Ethiopia. In October 2026: 16 deaths and 6 events (−47% against the month before). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
16
October 2026
Reported deaths (12 months)
154
Violent events
6
October 2026
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
6
October 2026

Reported deaths per month

0100200Jan 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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