DR Congo, March 2026: 424 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In March 2026, ACLED recorded 271 political violence events in DR Congo, with 424 deaths (+54% against February 2026), −21% against March 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 262. The most affected region: Ituri (185 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 424
- +54% against the month before
- Violent events
- 271
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 262
- Demonstrations
- 29
Reported deaths per month
Regions in March 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ituri | 185 | 59 | 141 |
| Sud-Kivu | 149 | 95 | 92 |
| Nord-Kivu | 65 | 86 | 14 |
| Haut-Katanga | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| Haut-Uele | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Lualaba | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Maniema | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Kinshasa | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Tshopo | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tanganyika | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Kwango | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kwilu | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tshuapa | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Oriental | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï-Central | 0 | 3 | 0 |