Global missing persons crisis deepens as conflicts rage, Red Cross reports 70% spike
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement reported today a dramatic 70% surge in the number of people registered as missing globally, a grim milestone driven by escalating conflicts, mass migration, and a weakening adherence to the laws of war.
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00:00A stark warning from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement indicates that the number of people registered as missing globally has surged by nearly 70% over the last five years.
00:14The report from Geneva states the figure has risen to approximately 284,000. The increase is blamed on escalating conflicts, mass migration and a concerning decline in adherence to the rules of war.
00:32The movement emphasizes that it is the primary duty of states and the conflict parties to prevent the disappearance by safeguarding civilians and clarifying the fate of the missing.
00:45Despite the grim figures, there are stories of hope. In 2024, the Global Family Links Network successfully found over 16,000 individuals and reunited more than 7,000 families.
01:00The Red Cross notes that when international humanitarian law is followed, such as the rules on detainee communication and handling of the deceased, the likelihood of people going missing is significantly reduced.
01:16For now, a quarter of a million families still await answers.
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