Ethiopia, March 2026: 616 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In March 2026, ACLED recorded 167 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 616 deaths (+0% against February 2026), +23% against March 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 69. The most affected region: Amhara (452 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 616
- +0% against the month before
- Violent events
- 167
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 69
- Demonstrations
- 37
Reported deaths per month
Regions in March 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amhara | 452 | 115 | 37 |
| Oromia | 152 | 48 | 32 |
| Tigray | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Benishangul-Gumuz | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Addis Ababa | 0 | 1 | 0 |