Ethiopia, January 2025: 318 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In January 2025, ACLED recorded 131 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 318 deaths (−27% against December 2024), −29% against January 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 62. The most affected region: Amhara (230 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

318

−27% against the month before

Violent events

131

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

62

Demonstrations

50