DR Congo, January 2025: 1,641 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In January 2025, ACLED recorded 337 political violence events in DR Congo, with 1,641 deaths (+169% against December 2024), +157% against January 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 541. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (1,485 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 1,641
- +169% against the month before
- Violent events
- 337
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 541
- Demonstrations
- 31
Reported deaths per month
Regions in January 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Kivu | 1,485 | 251 | 439 |
| Ituri | 63 | 25 | 61 |
| Sud-Kivu | 47 | 41 | 13 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 23 | 5 | 15 |
| Haut-Uele | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Haut-Katanga | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Kasaï-Oriental | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Haut-Lomami | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Kongo-Central | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lomami | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Kasaï-Central | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kinshasa | 0 | 1 | 0 |