Global death toll of civilians in conflicts surged by 72% across the globe, according to the United Nations.
During a UN Human Rights Council meeting, Turkish brought up the issue of funding for humanitarian aid in crisis zones globally. A staggering funding deficit of around $40.8 billion (roughly €38 billion) was highlighted. In stark contrast, global military expenditure saw a 6.8% rise in the past year, reaching an unprecedented $2.5 trillion ( €2.33 trillion), according to Turkish's disheartened remarks.
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The United Nations reported a 72% increase in the global death toll of civilians in conflicts. Volker Türk, the UN's special representative for children and armed conflict, expressed concern about this escalation. At a UN Human Rights Council meeting, the issue of funding for humanitarian aid in crisis zones was discussed, with a significant gap of around $40.8 billion (€38 billion) noted. Regrettably, global military expenditure increased by 6.8% in the past year, reaching $2.5 trillion (€2.33 trillion). This substantial rise occurred despite the critical needs of civilians affected by conflicts, who represent a significant percentage of the suffering population.
