Global Forced Displacement Reaches Record 122.6 Million, Says UNHCR

UNHCR reports 122.6 million forcibly displaced worldwide due to persecution, conflict, violence, and human rights violations. Displacement increased by 5%; Afghanistan and Syria have high refugee populations.

Global Forced Displacement Reaches Record 122.6 Million, Says UNHCR The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that 122.6 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide this year. According to the UNHCR, these individuals are often forced to flee due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, or events that disrupt public order. The UNHCR report indicates that global displacement has increased by 5%, with 5.3 million more people displaced compared to last year. While the report does not specifically address the migration statistics of Afghan citizens, previous reports from international organizations show Afghanistan and Syria among the countries with the highest numbers of refugees globally.