Niger, March 2025: 136 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In March 2025, ACLED recorded 40 political violence events in Niger, with 136 deaths (+28% against February 2025), −1% against March 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 80. The most affected region: Tillabéri (98 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

136

+28% against the month before

Violent events

40

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

80

Demonstrations

1