DR Congo, May 2025: 384 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In May 2025, ACLED recorded 244 political violence events in DR Congo, with 384 deaths (+6% against April 2025), −14% against May 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 272. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (288 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 384
- +6% against the month before
- Violent events
- 244
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 272
- Demonstrations
- 9
Reported deaths per month
Regions in May 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Kivu | 288 | 150 | 224 |
| Sud-Kivu | 38 | 43 | 18 |
| Ituri | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Kongo-Central | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Haut-Uele | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Lomami | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Kinshasa | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kwango | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tshopo | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Maniema | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Kasaï-Oriental | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Sud-Ubangi | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Haut-Katanga | 0 | 1 | 0 |