More than 71 mn people internally displaced worldwide in 2022

A record-breaking number of internally displaced people (IDPs) reached 71.1 million in 2022 due to a convergence of crises, including Russia’s war in Ukraine and devastating floods in Pakistan. The total number of new internal displacements rose to 60.9 million, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year. Conflict and natural disasters were the primary drivers of internal displacement, with conflict-related displacements nearly doubling and natural disasters accounting for the majority of new displacements. The situation is expected to worsen in 2023, with ongoing conflicts and new crises emerging globally.

US strikes near Syria-Iraq border kill 5 militia fighters: monitor

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