According to a new United Nations refugee report, global displacement has hit a historic peak: 117.8 million people were forcibly uprooted by the end of 2025. That's roughly the population of Japan living as refugees, internally displaced persons, or asylum seekers worldwide. The milestone includes victims of conflicts like the Lebanon war, underscoring how displacement driven by violence and persecution continues to reshape global demographics.

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