Global forced displacement reaches record 118 million, UN report states

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Published: 2026-06-11
Category: world
Source: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
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A new report from the UN refugee agency and IRC indicates that 118 million people are now forcibly displaced worldwide, a figure that has doubled in the last decade. This historic high reflects a "New World Disorder" marked by escalating humanitarian crises. The report also highlights a concerning decline in international aid and response efforts.

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