In a report released Monday by the Norwegian Peace Research Institute of Oslo (PRIO), there were 59 military conflicts around the world last year, which is the highest number since the end of World War II. The majority of these conflicts are located in Africa.

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According to PRIO, Africa accounted for 28 of the 59 wars, followed by Asia (17), the Middle East (10), Europe (3), and the Americas (1). Despite this, the number of nations plagued by conflict has decreased from 39 in 2022 to 34.

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Uppsala University in Sweden gathered data from NGOs and international organizations, showing a 50% decrease in combat deaths compared to the previous year, with numbers reaching around 122K. However, this figure remains the third highest since 1989.

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Uppsala University in Sweden gathered data from NGOs and international organizations, showing a 50% decrease in combat deaths compared to the previous year, with numbers reaching around 122K.

The spread of ISIL (ISIS) across Asia and the Middle East, as well as the general involvement of a growing number of non-state actors, can partially explain the increase in conflicts.

The report suggests that the spread of ISIL (ISIS) has further complicated the work of NGOs "to maneuver the conflict landscape and improve the lives of ordinary people," said Siri Aas Rustad, the main author of the PRIO report.

According to Rustad, "violence in the world is at an all-time high since the end of the Cold War," when considering the cumulative death toll over the last three years.

Report: Armed conflicts hit post-WWII record in 2023

Report: Armed conflicts hit post-WWII record in 2023

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