Severe Global Hotspots Beyond Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine

Myanmar (Burma)

Active and Devastating Conflict

The civil war has escalated dramatically since the 2021 military coup. Widespread resistance has coalesced into a coordinated offensive, met with extreme brutality by the junta, including airstrikes on civilians.

Key Fact: Rapidly escalating conflict; the junta is losing significant territory and the humanitarian situation is catastrophic.

The Sahel Region (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger)

Active and Devastating Conflict

The global epicenter of jihadist insurgency and political instability. Military juntas now rule all three countries, and the violence has created a massive displacement crisis.

Key Fact: One of the world's fastest-growing displacement crises, with millions facing famine-like conditions.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Active and Devastating Conflict

The eastern DRC is experiencing a dramatic resurgence of conflict with the M23 rebel group, which is widely believed to be backed by Rwanda.

Key Fact: Over 7 million people are internally displaced—one of the largest such crises in the world.

Haiti

Severe Political Instability and Gang Violence

The country is in a state of near-total collapse. Powerful gangs control most of the capital, leading to extreme levels of violence, kidnappings, and a non-functional government.

Key Fact: Gangs control most of Port-au-Prince; the humanitarian system is breaking down.

Yemen

Protracted Crisis with Recent Severe Escalations

Despite a fragile truce, the war has devastated the country. Millions are on the brink of famine, and recent Houthi attacks on shipping have drawn international airstrikes.

Key Fact: The truce is fragile; the country remains one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

Afghanistan

Protracted Crisis with Recent Severe Escalations

Since the Taliban takeover, the active fighting has mostly stopped, but the humanitarian crisis has deepened with widespread famine and the systematic erosion of human rights.

Key Fact: Severe famine risk and near-total erosion of rights for women and girls.