The number of internally displaced people grows

I am sorry but to compare people in Cyprus that were displaced many years ago and are now having a normal life, doing business and all with Somalians that sit in their camps is a big joke...

Dear Sir-

I find it difficult to stomach a report about internally displaced people that does not include the Palestinians. In any scientific study, I don't see how the Palestinians could not count be counted.

Odd.

My best wishes,

@ Spielz

Most black countries in Africa were cut in arbitrary fashion with no consideration of the ethnic groups within them.

Internal displacement is no surprise at all.

Where is EU?Where is USA?Why are they closing their eyes to the Cyprus tragedy?Why are they letting Turkey bully it's neighbors?
Turkey must withdraw its occupying army from Cyprus.

Spielz

they are places where different cultures are thrown together. What culture they are is a distraction: that they have different cultures, is the point.

We have seen similar phenomenon in (not formally recognised for political reason) in Northern Island (low black or muslim population) in Texas (with Mexican), with the native Indians in the US, take your pick in China, Sri lanka, thailand, etc.

Just about any place that has people who believe different things.

Sadly it is comments like yours that add to such ethnic tensions. But perhaps that was your purpose.

@Victor N

I know the Cypriot majority isn't Muslim, but the problem is largely caused by Turkey which, although technically secular, is still a Muslim state.

@ Tommy Smyth

I am aware of Africa's colonial & post-colonial history. The continent was put in a tough situation, but at a certain point, decades later, something constructive has to happen.

UN should be represented by more african/asian countries... UN can't get complacent/be biased at this hour of need.

It is a tragedy that an 'advanced' global civilation cannot prevent such outcomes and care for the displaced. To paraphrase the great Dostoyevsky:

The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its refugee and IDP camps

It is high time that we actually imagine world without any boundaries. We should let colour,creed,religon,country subdue the much important thing "humanity".

It is really disheartning to become aware of the fact that as much as 22% of overall population can be IDPs. US is equally responsible as much as the governments(if at all their is any) of these country. Violating human rights of civilian of other countries, in the name of terrorism cleansing if unjustified. Everyone is aware that invading Iraq was more than just clipping the wings of Saddam.

Um, are they democracies? Can they just, talk?

:)

@ Spielz

"Except for Colombia, which is overrun by the narcotics trade, these countries are all black or Muslim. Pretty interesting."

You are forgetting Cyprus. I'm sure I'm not black or Muslim :-/

@ greatmongo

I agree but calm down, this news feed isn't comparing the state of IDPs; merely the IDPs as a % of the population =)

Once again Turkey proves to be the No. 1 culprit of Human Rights violations, with the EU becoming an accomplice because these violations are taking place in the EU. The population of a whole city (Famagusta) has been uprooted, the town looted and the people not allowed to return, despite the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights. The EU claims that it respects Human Rights but only when it suits it!

Where is the precious (worthless) U.N.?

Anyone has an idea why the number significally drop down between 1994 and 1998? I must be too young too remember.