Record 68.5 million people globally forced to flee their homes in 2017
In a world of 7.6 billion people, 44,500 people a day — one person every two seconds — are displaced, the U.N. said.
Migrants and Refugees
We cover the journeys of millions of people who have been forced to leave their homes due to war, violence, and other threats. Our reporting examines the international laws and humanitarian efforts that govern the global response, and we tell the human stories of those seeking safety and a new future. Follow our reporting on @aretenews.bsky.social.
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