Kritika Handa

World’s Top Dangerous Countries

Long-standing conflict, presence of Taliban, and political instability due to the Afghan War and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Afghanistan

Civil war since 2011, ISIS terrorism, and humanitarian crisis with over 400,000 casualties and ongoing violence.

Syria

Civil war between Houthi rebels and government forces, famine, and humanitarian crisis with over 100,000 deaths and severe food shortages.

Yemen

Pervasive violence, Al-Shabaab terrorism, and political instability with piracy in the Gulf of Aden and over 22,000 African Union peacekeeping troops.

Somalia

Civil war between government and opposition forces, food insecurity, and ongoing violence with over 400,000 deaths and displacement of millions.

South Sudan

Conflict with Russia in Eastern regions, Donbass War, and economic challenges with over 13,000 deaths in the conflict.

Ukraine