Over 84 Million Displaced Due To Violence, Climate Change: UN Agency Data
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A report by the UN refugees agency also noted that border restrictions due to COVID-19 continue to limit asylum access in many locations.
As more people flee violence, insecurity and the effects of climate change, the number forcibly displaced now exceeds 84 million globally, according to new data released on Thursday by the United Nations' refugee agency, UNHCR.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)'s Mid-Year Trends report, covering the first six months of this year, revealed a surge from 82.4 million since December - largely due to internal displacement - with more people fleeing multiple active conflicts around the world, especially in Africa.
It also noted that COVID-19 border restrictions continue to limit asylum access in many locations.
"The international community is failing to prevent violence, persecution and human rights violations, which continue to drive people from their homes", said UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.
