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Nord-Kivu (DR Congo): 36 reported deaths in violence in October 2026

Over the last twelve months, ACLED recorded 1,510 deaths in political violence in Nord-Kivu, the 2nd most affected region in DR Congo. In October 2026: 36 deaths and 66 events (−27% against the month before). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
36
October 2026
Reported deaths (12 months)
1,510
Violent events
66
October 2026
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
6
October 2026

Reported deaths per month

01,0002,000Jan 23Sept 23May 24Jan 25Sept 25May 26Nov 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Reported deaths by region, over twelve months

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Deaths (12 months)01–910–4950–149150–399400–9991,000 +Hover, tap or zoom

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