Hostilities across the world hit peak in 2025: Report
2025 was the most violent year since World War Two, according to a new study. The Peace Research Institute Oslo says it recorded 65 active conflicts across 35 countries last year - the highest since 1946. And that's double the number compared to 2024. More than 255,000 people were killed in conflict-related violence - mainly driven by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, clashes involving India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as violence in Sudan. For more insights, we're joined by Siri Aas Rustad who is the author of the report.
2025 was the most violent year since World War Two, according to a new study. The Peace Research Institute Oslo says it recorded 65 active conflicts across 35 countries last year - the highest since 1946. And that's double the number compared to 2024. More than 255,000 people were killed in conflict-related violence - mainly driven by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, clashes involving India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as violence in Sudan. For more insights, we're joined by Siri Aas Rustad who is the author of the report.
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