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Benishangul-Gumuz state: conflict events in May 2025
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Benishangul-Gumuz state, Ethiopia. Country-wide report: Ethiopia, May 2025.
2events2 the month before
18est. deathsrange 17–18
18civilian deaths
Benishangul-Gumuz state, Ethiopia saw 2 recorded events and 18 estimated deaths in May 2025. That is about the same as the previous month (2). The death toll range is 17 to 18.
100% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 18.
The most active pairing was OLA - Civilians with 1 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2025
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 | Kamashi zone Benishangul-Gumuz state | OLA vs Civilians One-sided, 17 civilian, 3 sources | 17 |
| 23 May 2025 | Metekel zone Benishangul-Gumuz state | Government of Ethiopia vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 0–1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| OLA | 1 | 17 |
| Government of Ethiopia | 1 | 1 |
All months
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Jan 2025Sep 2024
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.