Ethiopia, August 2026: 545 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In August 2026, ACLED recorded 174 political violence events in Ethiopia, with 545 deaths (+1% against July 2026), −19% against August 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 102. The most affected region: Amhara (279 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 545
- +1% against the month before
- Violent events
- 174
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 102
- Demonstrations
- 15
Reported deaths per month
Regions in August 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amhara | 279 | 83 | 16 |
| Oromia | 241 | 70 | 81 |
| Benishangul-Gumuz | 20 | 4 | 4 |
| Tigray | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| Gambela | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Addis Ababa | 0 | 1 | 0 |