The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Thursday that nearly 15 million people have been displaced since the beginning of the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Over 30 percent of the population in Sudan has been displaced, either internally within the country or across borders into neighboring nations, making it the largest displacement crisis in the world, according to a report released by the IOM.
The internal displacement number has surpassed 11.55 million, and another 3.35 million people have traveled across borders to flee the fighting, the report said.
The total number of internally displaced persons in Sudan increased by 27 percent in 2024. The majority of these individuals come from Khartoum and Darfur, with an estimated 53 percent being children under the age of 18.
Sudan now hosts approximately 15 percent of the world's total internally displaced persons, meaning that one in seven internally displaced persons globally is Sudanese.
The armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has spread to other parts of Sudan since it broke out in the capital on April 15, 2023, leading to about 29,700 deaths.
Nearly 15 mln people displaced by conflict in Sudan: IOM
Nearly 15 mln people displaced by conflict in Sudan: IOM
Nearly 15 mln people displaced by conflict in Sudan: IOM
Nearly 15 mln people displaced by conflict in Sudan: IOM
China remains a popular destination for global investment, Morgan Stanley's China chief economist Xing Ziqiang said in a recent interview in Beijing.
At the start of the new year, foreign enterprises are accelerating their business expansion in China, seizing opportunities in its thriving economy.
As a leading foreign economist specializing in China's economy, Xing focuses on helping global investors better navigate and invest in the Chinese market.
"The structural adjustments in China are full of highlights, whether it's the internationalization of the renminbi, the booming bond market, or the new quality productive forces, all of which have already achieved a certain scale, produced benefits, and fostered an ecosystem. These developments offer diversified opportunities that are of great interest to foreign investors," said Xing.
Since the beginning of the year, Xing's team has already outlined a nationwide research plan.
They plan to visit cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, as well as inland cities like Hefei and Chengdu, to conduct on-the-ground assessments of businesses.
At a tech park in Beijing's Haidian District, Xing expressed amazement at the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence.
"It was truly eye-opening to see so many practical applications of new quality productive forces being integrated with users and taking root in real-world scenarios. In this global wave of technological revolution, many AI models in China are well integrated into people's everyday life. Once these technologies reach the application stage, China consistently delivers numerous breakthroughs. Global investors have always viewed China as an indispensable hub for global investment," said Xing.
China remains popular destination for global investment: economist
