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World’s conflict zones increased by two-thirds in past three years, report reveals | The Guardian
Wars have spread and intensified, impacting global economic growth and food security, says Conflict Intensity Index.
Source: The Guardian | 21 November 2024
Wars have spread and intensified, with far-reaching impacts on global economic growth and food security, according to latest Conflict Intensity Index
The proportion of the world engulfed by conflict has grown 65% – equivalent to nearly double the size of India – over the past three years, according to a new report.
Ukraine, Myanmar, the Middle East and a “conflict corridor” around Africa’s Sahel region have seen wars and unrest spread and intensify since 2021, according to the latest Conflict Intensity Index (CII), published by risk analysts Verisk Maplecroft.
