DR Congo, September 2024: 597 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In September 2024, ACLED recorded 177 political violence events in DR Congo, with 597 deaths (+80% against August 2024), +84% against September 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 188. The most affected region: Kinshasa (201 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths

597

+80% against the month before

Violent events

177

Civilians killed (targeted attacks)

188

Demonstrations

52