Niger, March 2023: 132 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In March 2023, ACLED recorded 52 political violence events in Niger, with 132 deaths (+103% against February 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 20. The most affected region: Diffa (114 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

132

+103% against the month before

Violent events

52

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

20

Demonstrations

1