Armed conflicts in 2023 highest since end of WWII — studySmoke plumes billow following Israeli bombardment in Gaza City on Oct. 11, 2023 on the fifth day of fighting between Israel and the Hamas movement. Israel declared war on Hamas on October 8 following a shock land, air and sea assault by the Gaza-based Islamists. OSLO, Norway — More armed conflicts took place worldwide in 2023 than any other year since the end of the Second World War, according to a Norwegian study published Monday. Last year saw 59 conflicts of which 28 were in Africa, the the Peace Research Institute of Oslo (PRIO) showed. A total of 28 armed conflicts were registered in Africa, followed by Asia with 17, the Middle East with 10, Europe with three and the Americas with one.

Source: Philippine Star June 11, 2024 00:17 UTC