Global Peace Index 2024: Yemen, Sudan, and South Sudan Emerge as Most Dangerous Countries

In 2024, the Global Peace Index has identified Yemen, Sudan, and South Sudan as the world’s most dangerous countries. This assessment highlights the ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises facing these nations.

The conflict in Yemen has persisted since 2015, leading to widespread famine, disease, and a collapse in infrastructure. The civil war has intensified due to the involvement of neighboring countries supporting different factions, further worsening the situation for the Yemeni people.

Sudan continues to experience severe danger, with conflicts raging in regions such as Darfur, South Kordofan, and Blue Nile. In 2024 alone, more than 3,000 deaths have been reported, with nearly 2 million people displaced. The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is dire, affecting approximately 14 million individuals who are in urgent need of assistance.

South Sudan remains in turmoil due to civil conflict, ethnic violence, and persistent political instability since gaining independence in 2011. The country struggles to maintain peace, and its citizens are faced with ongoing threats from both internal strife and external pressures.

With a GPI score of 3.294, Afghanistan continues to be labeled as one of the most dangerous countries. The situation has worsened since the Taliban regained control in 2021, with high levels of terrorism, kidnappings, and violence affecting the population.

Ukraine has faced a significant decline in safety since the Russian invasion began in February 2022, resulting in over 150,000 deaths and widespread displacement. The destruction of cities and critical infrastructures continues to create a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale.

The Democratic Republic of Congo remains embroiled in one of the deadliest conflicts globally, with violence affecting millions. The ongoing conflict has led to more lives lost than any other conflict since World War II, as reported by the International Rescue Committee.

Russia‘s situation has also become precarious, reflected in a GPI score of 3.249. The ongoing crisis in Ukraine, along with internal issues such as organized crime and corruption, adds to the challenges faced by the nation.

Syria has been grappling with the consequences of its civil war since 2011. Over 13 million people are in need of assistance, with millions displaced and a healthcare system in crisis due to widespread destruction.

Mali remains another focal point of danger, with armed conflict ongoing since 2012. Turmoil escalated following a military coup, leading to instability that continues to threaten the safety of its citizens.