Niger, January 2024: 283 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In January 2024, ACLED recorded 54 political violence events in Niger, with 283 deaths (+19% against December 2023), +444% against January 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 17. The most affected region: Tillabéri (231 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

283

+19% against the month before

Violent events

54

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

17

Demonstrations

4