DR Congo, May 2026: 539 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In May 2026, ACLED recorded 287 political violence events in DR Congo, with 539 deaths (+3% against April 2026), +40% against May 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 370. The most affected region: Ituri (276 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 539
- +3% against the month before
- Violent events
- 287
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 370
- Demonstrations
- 18
Reported deaths per month
Regions in May 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ituri | 276 | 63 | 247 |
| Nord-Kivu | 167 | 137 | 103 |
| Sud-Kivu | 62 | 54 | 10 |
| Haut-Uele | 12 | 11 | 1 |
| Kasaï-Central | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Haut-Katanga | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Kinshasa | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Kasaï | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tshopo | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Lomami | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kwilu | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Équateur | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tanganyika | 0 | 1 | 0 |