War in Ukraine and conflicts in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Myanmar, drought, floods and insecurity in Somalia, as well as a prolonged humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan have been the main drivers of forced displacement in 2023."The international community's inability to solve conflicts or prevent new ones is driving displacement and misery.
Moreover, between June and the end of September, an additional four million were estimated to have been forcibly displaced, bringing the total to 114 million.'s report does not encompass the consequences of the Israel-Palestine conflict that ignited on October 7, as it fell beyond the report's scope.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
"As we watch events unfold in Gaza, Sudan, and beyond, the prospect of peace and solutions for refugees and other displaced populations might feel distant. But we cannot give up. With our partners, we will keep pushing for - and finding - solutions for refugees," he said.This report's release coincides with the upcoming second Global Refugee Forum, scheduled from 13 to 15 December, in Geneva.