GENEVA, June 12 (Xinhua) -- The number of people forcibly displaced by war, violence and persecution worldwide has risen to 122.1 million as of the end of April this year, marking the tenth consecutive year of increase, according to the latest Global Trends Report released by the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) on Thursday.

The report shows that by the end of 2024, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) reached 73.5 million, while the number of refugees who fled abroad stood at 42.7 million.

In terms of regional distribution, Sudan has become the world's largest displacement situation, with a total of 14.3 million refugees and IDPs. Syria ranked second with 13.5 million, followed by Afghanistan with 10.3 million.

"We are living in a time of intense volatility in international relations, with modern warfare creating a fragile, harrowing landscape marked by acute human suffering," said Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

He called on all parties to intensify efforts to seek peace and find long-lasting solutions for refugees and other people forced to flee their homes. ■