Here’s a look at major conflicts, some ongoing, across the globe in 2024
Global conflicts have surged over the past five years, reaching nearly 200,000 incidents in 2024, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED). In 2024 alone, at least 233,000 people have been killed, with one in eight people affected by conflict. Palestine is now the most dangerous region, while Ukraine remains the deadliest ongoing conflict.
Hyderabad: Global conflicts have doubled in the past five years to nearly 2,00,000 in 2024, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED), an independent international non-profit organisation.
• At least 2,33,000 people have been killed in 2024
• 1 in 8 people exposed to conflict
• Palestine is the most dangerous and violent place in the world. Ukraine remains the deadliest conflict
• Over 90,000 conflicts marked by bombings
Ukraine-Russia
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022. Has triggered the biggest and fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since WW II. 6.8 million Ukrainians have fled the country since the war broke out.
Israel-Hamas
In its 14th month, the death toll in Gaza Strip has surpassed 44,000, according to Gaza Health Ministry. The war began when Hamas stormed into southern Israel on Oct 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people and abducting another 250.
Middle East Mess
The Israel-Hamas war spilt into neighbouring regions with Iran, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and proxies Hezbollah and Houthis choosing their sides, threatening a regional war. Trade through the Red Sea saw a major disruption.
Bangladesh Uprising
A peaceful protest by students against a 30% quota in government jobs for family members of veterans who fought in Bangladesh’s 1971 war turned violent marking an end to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule.
Sudan Strife
The war broke out in April 2023 when tensions between Sudanese military and its rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces escalated. More than 14 million people, or about 30% of the population, displaced.
Myanmar Civil War
Pro-democracy guerrillas and ethnic minority armed forces seeking autonomy and the Myanmar army have been battling since 2021, displacing 3.5 million people, as per UN estimates.
Syria Surprises
The fall of Bashar al-Assad is the year’s biggest surprise. In barely 10 days, insurgents marched from their stronghold of Idlib province on Nov 28 into Damascus bringing an end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family.
