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Ethiopia, July 2025: 505 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In July 2025, ACLED recorded 157 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 505 deaths (+13% against June 2025), −21% against July 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 125. The most affected region: Amhara (322 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
505
+13% against the month before
Violent events
157
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
125
Demonstrations
36

Reported deaths per month

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

Regions in July 2025

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +Hover, tap or zoom
RegionReported deathsViolent eventsCivilians killed (targeted attacks)
Amhara32210040
Oromia1534572
Somali14210
South West Ethiopia1010
Tigray451
Benishangul-Gumuz131
Dire Dawa111