NHCR: RECORD 108 MIL. PEOPLE FORCED TO FLEE HOMES世界の難民・避難民 過去最多に

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees says the number of people forcibly displaced due to conflict or persecution hit a record 108 million as of the end of last year.

The agency released the report on Wednesday. 

It said around 6.5 million people fled their homes in Syria, where a civil war has raged for more than a decade. 

About 5.7 million were forced to flee Ukraine due to Russia's invasion.

The report also said around the same number left Afghanistan, where the Taliban took power in 2021 after U.S. and other multinational forces withdrew.

The agency added the conflict in Sudan between the military and a paramilitary group that erupted in April has forced people to flee as well.

It estimates a record-breaking global refugee population of 110 million as of the end of May.

The report said the responsibility for hosting displaced populations should be shared more equally among nations.

◆forcibly　強制的に   

◆flee  逃げる

◆ paramilitary group  準軍事組織 

Daily Vocabulary(2023/07/19）

30801.engage(引き込む ）to be doing or to become involved in an activity  
The event successfully engaged consumers' interest. 
30802.in a positive light(肯定的な観点で ）

In a positive light, this is a chance to change.

30803.looking on the bright side(明るい面に目を向ければ ）

Looking on the bright side, we didn't any losses.

30804.acid(酸）a chemical substance that has a pH of less than 7. Strong acids can burn holes in material or damage your skin 
Be aware that the acids in the water might be harmful.
30805.shortlist(最終候補リスト）a list of the most suitable people for a job or a prize, chosen from all the people who were first considered 
Davies was on the shortlist for the Booker Prize.