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Ethiopia, February 2023: 187 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In February 2023, ACLED recorded 42 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 187 deaths (−12% against January 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 45. The most affected region: Oromia (113 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
187
−12% against the month before
Violent events
42
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
45
Demonstrations
10

Reported deaths per month

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

Regions in February 2023

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +Hover, tap or zoom
RegionReported deathsViolent eventsCivilians killed (targeted attacks)
Oromia1132926
Somali3510
Benishangul-Gumuz11211
Gambela1155
Afar1010
Amhara733
Tigray010