In his last update to the Security Council as the High Commissioner UN For refugees, the Philip Grandy He presented a gloomy picture of a world immersed in conflicts, warning that “we are experiencing a time of war, a time of crisis”.

By highlighting the 120 active conflicts worldwide, it denounced the erosion of international humanitarian rules, pointing out that civilians and humanitarian agencies are systematically targeted.

By the Sudan up to Ukrainefrom the Sahel up to Myanmarby the Congo People’s Republic up to Haitihe said, the violence continues.

Mr Grandy cited Pope Francis’ words that “every war represents not only a defeat of politics but also a shameful retreat. He’s gone unfortunately, but his words remain, more urgent than ever. “

He criticized the Security Council, stating that “this body fails to fulfill its mission over time” to maintain peace. Representing the 123 million displaced, he begged the Member States “not to succumb to the defeat of diplomacy”. He highlighted Sudan’s tragedy, where “one third” of the population has been displaced, describing a state of “blind violence, diseases, famine and sexual crimes”.

Referring to the Sudanese refugees, he praised Chad’s hospitality despite the few resources, noting that “what is missing is resources to continue to welcome refugees”. He warned that the crisis in Sudan can further destabilize the area, as “more than 200,000 Sudanese are already in Libya” and may move to Europe.

Concerning Ukraine, Mr Grandy described the devastating effects he saw on his visits, stressing that it must be taken into account “the fate of 10 million displaced Ukrainians” and warned that they would not return if there is no guarantee of their safety.

For Myanmar, he emphasized the need to open a dialogue aimed at resolving the Rohingya crisis. “Dialogue with all parties is a crucial first step,” he said.

He also expressed moderate optimism about Syria, where “more than a million people have already returned” since December 2024, stressing that sanctions and support for economic recovery is required. “I ask you to take political and economic risk,” he said.

Concluding his briefing, he warned of the impact of cuts on humanitarian aid, stressing that “help offers stability” and that cuts “already have deadly consequences for millions of lives”. “You have to succeed. You owe it not only to those who have been displaced and based on you. You owe it to yourself, ”he said.

The Greek Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris He said that forced displacement is one of the most important humanitarian crises of our time and emphasized Greece’s support in the work of High Commissioner Filipou Grandi, as well as in the implementation of the UNHCR.

He stressed that Greece contributes by hosting a significant number of asylum refugees and asylum seekers in relation to its population and confirmed the need to comply with international humanitarian law, reversal of displacement tendency, increasing humanitarian aid funding and protection.