Forced Displacement Worldwide in 2023

In 2023, almost 120 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide, with 10 million people displaced in Sudan alone. Factors include ongoing conflicts in countries like Afghanistan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, Myanmar, and new crises. The refugee population is now larger than the population of California. Climate disasters increasingly linked to conflict are also driving displacement.

UN Refugee Agency Criticizes Biden Administration's Asylum Restrictions

The head of the United Nations refugee agency criticizes new asylum restrictions by the Biden administration, warning they may violate international law. The report highlights the increasing number of forced displacements globally, with the U.S. facing significant challenges in handling refugees.