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Data Reveal Sharp Increase in Conflicts and Wars
- In 2024, the world experienced a record high of 61 armed conflicts across 36 countries, surpassing 2023's 59 conflicts.
- This surge followed a decade of rising global violence and fragmentation, with some countries facing multiple simultaneous conflicts.
- Africa continued to experience the highest number of conflicts, totaling 28, with Asia coming second at 17, the Middle East reporting 10, Europe experiencing three, and the Americas having two.
- About 129,000 people died in 2024, holding steady from 2023 levels, with major deaths from Ukraine, Gaza Strip, and Ethiopia's Tigray region.
- The report warned that now is not the time for the US or global powers to disengage, as isolationism risks worsening civilian harm and global instability.
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Oslo, Norway. The planet knew in 2024 the largest number of armed conflicts since 1946, and America was the continent with the highest number of deaths in non-state conflicts, that is, the work of organized criminal groups, according to a Norwegian study published on Wednesday.The report of the Oslo Peace Research Institute (PRIO) distinguishes between conflicts with state participation and conflicts between non-state actors.Among the first, the…
In 2024, the planet experienced the highest number of armed conflicts since 1946, according to a Norwegian study published on Wednesday. An American disengagement could worsen this explosive geopolitical context. - Ukraine, Gaza... The planet had not experienced so many conflicts since 1946 (International).
In 2024, the world experienced the highest number of armed conflicts since 1946, dethroning 2023, which was already a record year, according to a Norwegian study published on Wednesday 11 June, highlighting the global risks associated with American disengagement.
Highest number of conflicts worldwide in 2024 since 1946
OSLO, Norway — The world saw the highest number of armed conflicts in almost 80 years in 2024, dethroning 2023 as a record year, a Norwegian study published Wednesday showed, highlighting the risks linked to a US disengagement.
Data reveal sharp increase in conflicts and wars
The number of armed conflicts in the world reached a historic high in 2024. This is shown by new data from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) at Uppsala University. Despite a marginal decrease in total fatalities, targeted violence against civilians increased significantly.
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