13 June 2024 at 05:20 UN: 120 million people on the run The number of people on the run rose to 120 million at the end of May 2024, marking the twelfth consecutive year of growth. A significant factor behind the growth is conflicts such as in Gaza, Sudan and Myanmar, which force even more people to flee their homes, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, reports the AFP news agency. – Behind these gloomy and increasing numbers lie countless human tragedies. This suffering must motivate the international community to act quickly to address the root causes of forced displacement, says Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR writes in a press release. – It is high time that warring parties respect the fundamental laws of war and international law. Without better cooperation and targeted efforts to deal with conflicts, human rights violations and the climate crisis, the number of displaced people will continue to rise, which will lead to new misery and costly humanitarian measures, says Grandi.
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