Event Brief
PRIO: 65 state conflicts in 2025, highest since 1946
Filed: Jun 09, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Summary: PRIO’s Conflict Trends report says 65 state conflicts were recorded worldwide in 2025, the highest since 1946.
WHO: Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) and researcher Siri Aas Rustad
WHAT: PRIO’s Conflict Trends report found 65 state conflicts worldwide in 2025 and warned of a surge in attacks targeting civilians.
WHEN: Jun 09, 2026 at 12:26 AM ET
WHERE: Norway
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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