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UN Reports 118 Million Displaced by Conflict and Persecution in 2025

The U.N. refugee agency's annual report reveals that 117.8 million people were forcibly displaced due to conflict and persecution in 2025, marking the first decline in a decade. Despite this decrease, the number remains alarmingly high, with ongoing humanitarian challenges faced by millions.

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