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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

0250500Jan 23Sept 23May 24Jan 25Sept 25May 26Nov 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Reported deaths by region, over twelve months

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Deaths (12 months)01–910–4950–149150–399400–9991,000 +Hover, tap or zoom

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