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Ethiopia, June 2025: 447 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In June 2025, ACLED recorded 156 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 447 deaths (+79% against May 2025), −33% against June 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 101. The most affected region: Amhara (266 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
447
+79% against the month before
Violent events
156
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
101
Demonstrations
11

Reported deaths per month

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

Regions in June 2025

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +Hover, tap or zoom
RegionReported deathsViolent eventsCivilians killed (targeted attacks)
Amhara2669228
Oromia1294334
Benishangul-Gumuz22612
Tigray19419
Gambela1097
Afar111
Somali010