Here is a list of 10 ongoing international conflicts and a brief summary of their current status:
1. Syrian Civil War: This conflict began in 2011 and is still ongoing. The Syrian government, backed by Russia and Iran, is fighting against multiple rebel groups, including Kurdish forces. The conflict has resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis and has seen multiple international interventions.
2. Yemeni Civil War: This conflict began in 2015 between Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, and the Yemeni government, backed by a Saudi Arabia-led coalition. The conflict has caused widespread suffering, with major humanitarian concerns and ongoing violence.
3. Afghanistan Conflict: The war in Afghanistan began in 2001 when the United States and its allies invaded the country to remove the Taliban from power. The conflict has evolved over the years, with ongoing violence and political instability persisting despite peace talks with the Taliban.
4. Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: This longstanding conflict involves Israel and the Palestinians, with issues related to land, borders, and the status of Jerusalem. The situation is tense, with frequent outbreaks of violence, stalled peace processes, and deteriorating relations.
5. Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: This conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh has seen sporadic fighting for decades, but flared up dramatically in September 2020. The conflict resulted in a ceasefire agreement brokered by Russia, ending the most recent outbreak of violence.
6. Ukraine Crisis: The conflict in Ukraine began in 2014 after Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the pro-Russian separatist movements in eastern Ukraine. Despite ceasefire agreements, sporadic fighting continues in the Donbass region, and a political solution is yet to be reached.
7. Iraq Insurgency: Since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, the country has faced an ongoing insurgency and sectarian violence. Although ISIS lost significant territory in recent years, they remain active, and Iraq faces challenges of stability and reconstruction.
8. South Sudan Civil War: South Sudan gained independence in 2011 but descended into civil war in 2013. The conflict involves fighting between various armed groups, and peace agreements have been fragile, with frequent violations. Efforts for peace and stability continue.
9. Libya Crisis: Following the fall of Muammar Gaddafi’s regime in 2011, Libya became a fragmented state with multiple armed groups vying for power. The conflict involves various factions, and international efforts have been made to support a political resolution, but the situation remains unstable.
10. Somalia Conflict: Somalia has been embroiled in a complex conflict since the early 1990s, involving various armed factions, extremist groups like Al-Shabaab, and interventions by regional and international actors. The country faces significant security and governance challenges.
Please note that the status of these conflicts is subject to change, and the information provided here reflects their status at the time of writing.
