More Than 120 Million People Displaced Forcibly Due to War and Violence: Most From Gaza, Sudan, and Myanmar
In a sobering reflection of the world's escalating crises, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reports a record-breaking 120 million people have been forcibly displaced by the end of April. This unprecedented figure, equating to the entire population of Japan, underscores the deepening impact of ongoing conflicts and persistent humanitarian crises across the globe. The UNHCR's latest annual report, published on June 13, reveals that the number of forcibly displaced individuals has not only reached a historic high but also marked the 12th consecutive annual increase. This trend illustrates the growing severity of new conflicts, the worsening of existing situations, and the global community's inability to resolve longstanding crises. By the end of 2023, the total number of displaced people stood at 117.3 million, an 8% rise from the previous year. This increase means that 1 in 69 people, or 1.5% of the world's population, is now forcibly displaced—nearly double the figure fr
