The Global Peace Index 2023, compiled by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), ranks 163 countries based on societal safety, ongoing conflict, and militarisation.
The ten least peaceful nations are Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, South Sudan, DR Congo, Russia, Pakistan, North Korea, Iraq, and Sudan.
These countries face significant unrest, with armed conflict and instability contributing to their low scores.
The visual backdrop of military artillery underscores the severity of conditions in these regions.
This annual study highlights global peace concerns and draws attention to areas most affected by violence and insecurity.
