Refugee numbers drop for first time in a decade, but millions remain trapped

Jun 11, 2026 - 13:01
Refugee numbers drop for first time in a decade, but millions remain trapped
Global forced displacement has decreased for the first time in a decade, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) reported on Thursday, though the figure remains unacceptably high and tens of millions of people are still trapped in prolonged exile with little prospect of rebuilding their lives.