Every Ongoing War Exposed

Summary

The video explores the most violent and ongoing conflicts around the world in 2024, from well-known wars like the Russo-Ukrainian War to lesser-known crises in Africa, the Middle East, and South America. It highlights the devastating humanitarian consequences, including millions displaced, widespread suffering, and significant civilian casualties. Conflicts in countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, and Ethiopia are discussed, along with the regional impacts of insurgencies and ethnic tensions. The video also touches on historical conflicts, like Nagorno-Karabakh, and raises questions about potential future conflicts, making it an insightful look at global instability.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Russo-Ukrainian War has led to massive displacement, with 3.7 million people displaced within Ukraine and 6.5 million seeking refuge in neighboring countries like Poland.
• 😀 Since the start of the Russo-Ukrainian War in February 2022, at least 10,000 civilians have died, and 20,000 more have been injured, with war crimes committed that have led to international condemnation of Putin.
• 😀 The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has displaced 7.2 million people, with the violence driven by rebel groups like M23 and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).
• 😀 The conflict in DRC, which began in 1996, has claimed over 6 million lives and shows no signs of ending, with fears of the violence escalating regionally.
• 😀 The Mali War, ongoing since 2012, has worsened after the expulsion of U.N. peacekeepers in 2023, marking it as one of the deadliest peacekeeping missions in history.
• 😀 Burkina Faso faces a civil conflict with Islamist insurgents linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS, which has led to the displacement of over 2 million people and at least 10,000 deaths.
• 😀 Ethiopia is still grappling with the aftermath of the Tigray War, which ended in 2022, but ongoing violence, ethnic tensions, and the War in Amhara continue to destabilize the country.
• 😀 The Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon, which began in 2017, involves a conflict between English-speaking separatists and the French-speaking majority, resulting in over 6,000 deaths and 700,000 displaced people.
• 😀 Venezuela's humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by hyperinflation, crime, and extreme poverty, has forced 7 million people to flee, primarily to neighboring countries like Colombia.
• 😀 The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, which has been ongoing since 1988, saw a surge in violence in 2023 when Azerbaijan launched an offensive, leading to the displacement of 100,000 ethnic Armenians to Armenia.

Q & A

What are the main humanitarian consequences of the Russo-Ukrainian War as discussed in the video?

The Russo-Ukrainian War has led to the displacement of 3.7 million people internally and 6.5 million refugees seeking refuge in neighboring countries. There have been at least 10,000 civilian deaths, 20,000 injuries, and widespread suffering across Ukraine. Humanitarian assistance is urgently needed for 14.6 million people in the country.

Why is Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 so significant, according to the video?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 is significant not only for its immediate military impact but also for its global consequences. The war has caused unprecedented destruction in Ukraine, triggering a major refugee crisis, civilian casualties, and international condemnation, with Russian President Vladimir Putin being compared to Hitler due to reported war crimes.

What role do insurgent groups play in the ongoing violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo)?

In DR Congo, insurgent groups like M23 and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) are central to the ongoing violence, particularly in the eastern region. M23, with ties to Rwanda and Uganda, and ADF, an ISIS-affiliated militia, are fighting against the national military, exacerbating the country’s instability and contributing to a high number of displaced people.

How has the war in DR Congo evolved since 2023, and what are the humanitarian impacts?

Since fraudulent elections in December 2023, violence in DR Congo escalated dramatically in early 2024, resulting in 7.2 million internally displaced people by March. The war, which has been ongoing since 1996, has claimed 6 million lives and shows no sign of abating, with fears of regional spread of conflict.

What led to the deterioration of the situation in Mali in 2023?

The situation in Mali deteriorated in 2023 after the expulsion of U.N. peacekeepers, who had been part of the U.N. Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission. This peacekeeping mission became the deadliest for the U.N., with at least 175 deaths from malicious acts, leading to a further escalation in violence and insecurity.

What is the role of Islamist insurgents in the conflict in Burkina Faso?

In Burkina Faso, Islamist insurgents, particularly from Al-Qaeda and ISIS, are engaged in a violent conflict with the government. Since 2015, the insurgency has led to over 2 million displaced people and at least 10,000 deaths, contributing to the broader Islamist rebellion across the Sahel region in West Africa.

What ongoing internal conflicts are affecting Ethiopia, and how do they impact the country’s stability?

Ethiopia continues to suffer from the aftermath of the Tigray War, which ended in 2022 with a peace agreement but left the country with enduring ethnic tensions and violence. The War in Amhara, which began in April 2023, has seen mass executions and further instability, with militia groups exacerbating the conflict.

How has Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis affected the country’s population?

The Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon, which began in 2017, involves a conflict between the English-speaking minority and the French-speaking majority. It has resulted in at least 6,000 civilian deaths and displaced 700,000 people, as separatists demand independence for the Anglophone region, known as Ambazonia.

What is the significance of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, and how did it escalate in 2023?

The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, which has been ongoing since the late 1980s, escalated in 2023 when Azerbaijan launched a large-scale offensive, resulting in the occupation of the region. By January 2024, the ethnic Armenian enclave dissolved, and over 100,000 Armenians fled to Armenia. This conflict's resolution is complicated by international geopolitics, with Armenia largely isolated.

How has Venezuela's political crisis contributed to the ongoing violence and migration issues?

Venezuela’s crisis, rooted in economic collapse under Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro, has resulted in hyperinflation, widespread starvation, disease, and rising crime. These factors have led to at least 7 million Venezuelans fleeing the country, with many seeking refuge in neighboring Latin American nations, creating a significant regional migration crisis.