Ethiopia, April 2026: 604 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In April 2026, ACLED recorded 181 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 604 deaths (−2% against March 2026), +9% against April 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 116. The most affected region: Amhara (494 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 604
- −2% against the month before
- Violent events
- 181
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 116
- Demonstrations
- 26
Reported deaths per month
Regions in April 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amhara | 494 | 143 | 47 |
| Oromia | 53 | 21 | 31 |
| Benishangul-Gumuz | 50 | 7 | 38 |
| Tigray | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| Addis Ababa | 0 | 2 | 0 |