Ethiopia, August 2024: 680 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In August 2024, ACLED recorded 244 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 680 deaths (+6% against July 2024), +30% against August 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 157. The most affected region: Amhara (421 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 680
- +6% against the month before
- Violent events
- 244
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 157
- Demonstrations
- 5
Reported deaths per month
Regions in August 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amhara | 421 | 160 | 74 |
| Oromia | 254 | 77 | 82 |
| Somali | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Tigray | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Benishangul-Gumuz | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Addis Ababa | 0 | 2 | 0 |