Niger, August 2023: 167 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In August 2023, ACLED recorded 38 political violence events in Niger, with 167 deaths (+351% against July 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 114. The most affected region: Tillabéri (160 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths: 167; +351% against the month before
Violent events: 38
Civilians killed (targeted attacks): 114
Demonstrations: 22

Reported deaths per month

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Regions in August 2023

Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +Hover, tap or zoom

Region	Reported deaths	Violent events	Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
Tillabéri	160	22	108
Maradi	6	10	6
Agadez	1	2	0
Niamey	0	1	0
Diffa	0	3	0