Afghanistan, May 13 -- In 2024, global displacement surged to a record 83.4 million, driven by war, natural disasters, and climate change impacts.
A new report reveals that over 83.4 million people were internally displaced in 2024 due to conflicts, natural disasters, and climate change. This staggering figure is equivalent to the population of Germany.
According to France 24, the data was compiled by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), marking a historic global record for internal displacement.
The report highlights that internal displacement has doubled over the past six years, reaching its highest level ever recorded. The convergence of war, poverty, and climate change has dispro...