‘War displaced 114 mn people,' says UN chief

01 June,2024 08:31 AM IST |  United Nations  |  Agencies

Filippo Grandi also criticised the UN Security Council, which is charged with maintaining international peace

Civilians who fled Sudan at a refugee camp. File pic/X


The number of people fleeing their homes because of war, violence and persecution has reached 114 million and is climbing because nations have failed to tackle the causes and combatants are refusing to comply with international law, the UN refugee chief said. Filippo Grandi also criticised the UN Security Council, which is charged with maintaining international peace.

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