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Armed Conflict Survey 2024: The International Institute for Strategic Studies

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The Armed Conflict Survey 2024, published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS),provides a comprehensive overview of armed conflict around the world. The survey covers a wide range of topics, including the number of conflicts, the number of fatalities, the types of weapons used, and the impact of conflict on civilians.

Armed Conflict Survey 2024

by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	Russian
File size	:	604 KB
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	396 pages

Key Findings

The Armed Conflict Survey 2024 found that there were 27 major armed conflicts in the world in 2023, a decrease from 29 in 2022. The number of fatalities from armed conflict also decreased, from 24,000 in 2022 to 21,000 in 2023.

The survey also found that the use of explosive weapons in populated areas continued to be a major problem. In 2023, there were 3,500 reported incidents of explosive weapons use in populated areas, resulting in the deaths of 9,000 civilians.

The impact of conflict on civilians continued to be devastating. In 2023, there were an estimated 26 million people displaced from their homes by conflict, and a further 13 million people were in need of humanitarian assistance.

Regional Trends

The Armed Conflict Survey 2024 found that the Middle East and North Africa remained the most conflict-ridden region in the world, with 11 major armed conflicts in 2023. The conflict in Yemen continued to be the deadliest, with over 10,000 fatalities in 2023.

The conflict in Ukraine was the second deadliest conflict in the world in 2023, with over 8,000 fatalities. The conflict has also had a major impact on the global economy, as well as on the security of Europe.

The number of conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa decreased from 12 in 2022 to 10 in 2023. However, the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remained the deadliest conflict in the region, with over 5,000 fatalities in 2023.

The Armed Conflict Survey 2024 provides a sobering reminder of the devastating impact of armed conflict around the world. The survey's findings underscore the need for continued efforts to prevent and resolve armed conflict, and to protect civilians from the effects of war.

The IISS is a leading think tank on international security and strategic affairs. The Armed Conflict Survey is one of the IISS's flagship publications, and it provides a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and journalists.