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Global Conflict Tracker
Explore the places behind the headlines. Track conflicts, security crises and geopolitical tensions around the world.
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THE WORLD AT A GLANCE
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Select a situation on the map or in the list to explore its background, key issues and latest available reporting.
A curated global overview, not an exhaustive inventory of every conflict.
INCOMING REPORTING
Latest source updates
Published reports, not a count of verified incidents. Headlines may cover several countries or humanitarian conditions.
- UN News · 2 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTCWorld News in Brief: Cycle of violence continues in Haiti, seafarer deaths off Somalia, food insecurity in the Middle East
- UN News · 2 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTCGaza: WHO appeals for massive aid influx ahead of winter
- UN News · 2 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTCEscalating fighting in Yemen deepens food security crisis
- UN News · 1 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTCWorld News in Brief: Marshall Islands nuclear legacy, FlyDubai attack condemned, Ukraine update, breast cancer treatment expanded in West Bank
- UN News · 1 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTCEbola response faces setback as transit centre burns down in DR Congo camp
- UN News · 30 Sep 2026, 12:00 UTCWorld News in Brief: Storm clouds over Gaza, deadly obstacles face Mexican women rights defenders, Latvia booze ban proves lifesaver
SOURCES & METHODOLOGY
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We check the public UN News Peace and Security and Humanitarian Aid feeds approximately every 15 minutes while the tracker is in use. The open page checks for updates every five minutes. Publication times belong to the source; a fetch time is not an event time.
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Context, with clear limits
Headlines are matched to these topics by place names. Matching can miss relevant reports or include broader context. One report may appear under several topics. The window shows available collected reports, not a complete news archive. No report does not mean no conflict.
Background summaries were checked on 2 October 2026 and do not update automatically. Topic categories are editorial groupings, not legal classifications or risk forecasts. Strategic tensions do not imply active war.
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Incoming headlines are attributed to UN News. Read the linked report for its evidence and qualifications. A single publisher cannot capture every perspective; each background profile also links to its source.
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Explore conflicts and security situations by region
Browse the context behind the map, including current wars, humanitarian crises and strategic tensions.
UkraineEurope
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 expanded a war that began in 2014. Civilian protection, attacks on essential infrastructure, displacement and diplomacy remain central to understanding the conflict.
Israel & PalestineMiddle East
The Hamas-led terrorist attacks of 7 October 2023 underscored Israel’s need to protect its citizens from armed groups and prevent future attacks. This topic follows Israeli security, the impact on Israeli communities, hostage-related developments and diplomatic efforts toward lasting peace.
LebanonMiddle East
Renewed hostilities in 2026 have displaced communities and damaged infrastructure in Lebanon. Reporting focuses on civilian safety, humanitarian access, cross-border fighting and efforts to implement arrangements for lasting security.
SyriaMiddle East
Syria’s political transition follows years of war. Security, inclusive governance, the return and protection of displaced people, and the restoration of basic services are central to the country’s recovery.
Iran & regional escalationMiddle East
Conflict involving Iran carries consequences across the Middle East. This topic follows diplomatic efforts, civilian impacts, nuclear safety and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with source reporting distinguished from background context.
Yemen & the Red SeaMiddle East
Yemen’s prolonged conflict and renewed fighting threaten food security and civilian livelihoods. Instability around the Red Sea adds an international maritime dimension to a crisis whose humanitarian effects extend well beyond the front lines.
SudanAfrica
War between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces has uprooted communities and placed civilians at severe risk. Humanitarian access, protection and efforts to reach a negotiated settlement are central issues.
South SudanAfrica
South Sudan’s peace agreement remains incompletely implemented. Political tensions and armed violence threaten civilians and complicate aid delivery, while the UN mission supports protection, dialogue and the peace process.
Eastern DR CongoAfrica
Armed conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has repeatedly displaced communities. Protection needs overlap with health emergencies, while security and access constraints complicate the delivery of assistance.
SomaliaAfrica
Somalia faces armed violence involving Al-Shabaab and other security threats. Civilian protection, humanitarian access and the safety of children remain key concerns alongside efforts to strengthen institutions and security.
Central SahelAfrica
Violence involving armed groups and security forces affects Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Cross-border insecurity, displacement and disrupted public services connect local conflicts to a wider regional crisis.
MyanmarAsia-Pacific
Continuing hostilities in Myanmar drive displacement and restrict humanitarian access. The situation varies by region, with civilians facing overlapping threats from violence, interrupted services and barriers to assistance.
Afghanistan–PakistanAsia-Pacific
Violence along the Afghanistan–Pakistan frontier poses risks to civilians and regional stability. The UN has called for an end to hostilities and civilian protection; displacement and return movements add to humanitarian pressures.
India–PakistanAsia-Pacific
India and Pakistan have a long-running dispute over Jammu and Kashmir. This topic follows diplomacy, cross-border tensions and ceasefire reporting, without treating every political disagreement as an active war.
Korean PeninsulaAsia-Pacific
Nuclear and missile programmes, military signalling and inter-Korean relations shape security on the peninsula. Diplomatic efforts focus on reducing tensions and supporting peace and stability.
Taiwan StraitAsia-Pacific
The Taiwan Strait is a focus of regional security diplomacy and concern about escalation. This topic follows military signalling, cross-Strait relations and efforts to preserve stability; its inclusion does not mean a war is under way.
South China SeaAsia-Pacific
Competing maritime claims and incidents at sea create recurring tensions in the South China Sea. Navigation, maritime law and regional diplomacy are key subjects of reporting.
HaitiAmericas
Armed-group violence in Haiti has deepened insecurity and humanitarian needs. Civilian protection, access to basic services, displacement and support for security institutions are central to the international response.
ColombiaAmericas
Colombia continues the work of implementing its 2016 peace agreement. The UN Verification Mission follows implementation and supports efforts to end conflict and build sustainable peace, including in communities affected by insecurity.
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