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Conflict-driven internal displacements hit record high in 2025

Published Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Updated May 12

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A report by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre indicates that conflict-driven internal displacements reached a record high of 32.3 million globally by the end of 2025. Despite a slight decrease in overall displaced people, this should not be seen as progress due to persistent issues like forced returns and destroyed infrastructure.

What We Know — Key Points

  • By the end of 2025, there were 32.3 million conflict-driven internal displacements globally.
  • A slight decrease in total displaced people should not be mistaken for progress due to underlying issues like forced returns and destroyed infrastructure.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The article highlights a 'global collapse' in civilian protection, emphasizing that a slight decrease in total displaced people should not be mistaken for progress due to underlying issues like forced returns and destroyed infrastructure.

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