World in Conflict: Key War Zones and Humanitarian Crises in 2025

The world continues to face multiple active conflicts, many causing widespread displacement and humanitarian emergencies.

• Ukraine: The Russian invasion persists, with global political and security impacts.
• Gaza & Middle East: The Gaza crisis has escalated regional tensions, involving Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the Red Sea.
• Sudan: A civil war has displaced millions, triggering a major humanitarian crisis.
• Myanmar: Armed resistance against the military junta continues post-2021 coup.
• Ethiopia: Ongoing ethnic and regional conflicts cause instability and fatalities.

Other Ongoing Conflicts

• Sahel Region: Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger battle jihadist groups.
• DR Congo: Eastern provinces remain volatile due to armed groups.
• Yemen: Civil war and humanitarian disaster continue.
• Mexico: Ongoing drug cartel violence.
• Haiti: Severe unrest due to gang control.
• Kashmir, Syria, Nagorno-Karabakh: Persistent geopolitical tensions.

These conflicts are driving displacement, famine, and global instability, with diplomatic solutions still elusive.