Oromia (Ethiopia): 228 reported deaths in violence in October 2026
Over the last twelve months, ACLED recorded 2,219 deaths in political violence in Oromia, the 2nd most affected region in Ethiopia. In October 2026: 228 deaths and 66 events (+33% against the month before). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 228
- October 2026
- Reported deaths (12 months)
- 2,219
- Violent events
- 66
- October 2026
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 63
- October 2026
Reported deaths per month
Reported deaths by region, over twelve months
The conflict in figures — Ethiopia →
AFREEQUE's articles — Oromia
- Ethiopia: 34 more Orthodox Christians killed in Oromia, 94 dead in three weeks
6 November 2026
- More than 60 Christians killed and 20 houses burned in Oromia
27 October 2026
- More than 60 Christians killed in attacks in Ethiopia
26 October 2026
- Attack on Orthodox Christians kills 43 in Oromia
26 October 2026