The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights highlights a worrying trend of increasing armed conflicts globally, noting that the number has nearly doubled since 2010 to around 60 active conflicts.
The UN rights chief, Volker Turk, has expressed serious concerns regarding the rising trend of armed conflicts worldwide, indicating that their numbers have almost doubled since 2010. During an update presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Turk emphasized the normalization of resolving disputes through force, which he views as a dangerous trend threatening global stability. He highlighted that the total number of armed conflicts has surged to approximately 60, alarming many about the deteriorating conditions around the globe.
Turk pointed to the relentless competition for power among various nations and groups, which fuels these conflicts and often comes at the cost of human rights. He questioned the underlying motives driving this competition for control over resources such as land and energy, suggesting that it serves largely selfish or destructive ends rather than benefiting broader society. His remarks underscore the urgent need to address the root causes of these conflicts to foster a more peaceful international landscape.
In his address, Turk called for a reevaluation of societal values and leadership standards, urging that power should be used to serve humanitarian purposes rather than merely the accumulation of control or wealth. He warned against allowing the threat and use of force to become commonplace methods of conflict resolution, as this trend jeopardizes human rights and societal stability on a global scale.
