Global Refugee Crisis: Over 122 Million Displaced Amid Funding Shortfall
The U.N. refugee agency reports that over 122 million people are displaced due to ongoing conflicts in Sudan, Ukraine, and Myanmar. Funding to assist refugees has plummeted to 2015 levels, exacerbating the crisis. Key donors, including the U.S., have reduced aid, leaving vulnerable populations at risk.
The global number of displaced individuals exceeded 122 million this year, according to a U.N. refugee agency report, as unresolved conflicts in countries like Sudan and Ukraine persist. The agency also highlighted a dire drop in funding for refugee aid, reverting to 2015 levels.
Despite some Syrian returns post-Bashar al-Assad's reign, the international refugee figure continues to rise, primarily due to ongoing wars in Sudan, Myanmar, and Ukraine. The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees under Filippo Grandi pointed to a lack of political leadership in mitigating such crises.
The report warned of "brutal and ongoing" aid cuts from major donors, including the U.S. The International Rescue Committee noted that these reductions may intensify displacement, risking millions of lives and leaving vulnerable groups exposed to further harm. The need for sustainable solutions remains critical.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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