DR Congo, February 2023: 354 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In February 2023, ACLED recorded 254 political violence events in DR Congo, with 354 deaths (−38% against January 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 256. The most affected region: Ituri (173 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 354
- −38% against the month before
- Violent events
- 254
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 256
- Demonstrations
- 38
Reported deaths per month
Regions in February 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ituri | 173 | 58 | 148 |
| Nord-Kivu | 162 | 160 | 97 |
| Sud-Kivu | 8 | 17 | 7 |
| Maniema | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Haut-Uele | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Kinshasa | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Kwilu | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tshopo | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bas-Uele | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Haut-Katanga | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lualaba | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tanganyika | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Oriental | 0 | 3 | 0 |