Most violent elections held till date

Oct29,2024

Amidst post-coup unrest, the elections were marred by allegations of fraud, intimidation, and brutal violence, leading to widespread civil conflict.

Liberian Elections (1985)

Known for widespread violence, rigging, and clashes, the 2007 elections were some of the deadliest in Nigeria, leaving many dead and scores injured.

Nigerian Elections (2007)

Ethnic violence erupted after contested results, with thousands killed and hundreds of thousands displaced.

Kenyan Elections (2007)

Protests erupted over alleged vote rigging in favor of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, leading to brutal crackdowns, widespread arrests, and deaths during "Green Movement" protests.

Iranian Presidential Election (2009)

Marked by severe violence against opposition supporters, the election saw attacks, abductions, and murder, reportedly backed by President Robert Mugabe’s regime.

Zimbabwean Elections (2008)

The first post-dictatorship election ended in bloodshed as armed groups attacked polling stations, killing dozens, leading to a cancelled election marred by extreme violence.

Haitian Elections (1987)

Following a disputed election, a brutal civil war broke out, causing thousands of deaths and a humanitarian crisis due to clashes between rival political factions.

Ivory Coast Elections (2010)

Amidst a civil war, violence between government and rebel factions overshadowed the election, with both sides accusing each other of threats and attacks.

Sri Lankan Presidential Election (2005)

Widespread allegations of fraud and ethnic violence erupted after Aung San Suu Kyi’s party victory, eventually leading to a military coup and violent crackdowns on opposition.

Myanmar General Election (2020)