UN Reports Civilian Deaths Every 14 Minutes in Global Conflict Zones in 2025

Kathmandu. The United Nations has stated that one civilian died every 14 minutes in conflict zones worldwide in 2025. It is mentioned that children and common citizens died while trying to flee in search of safety in their homes, workplaces, schools, and roads.

Explosive weapons placed in various areas have destroyed not only human lives but also essential structures such as power grids, water networks, schools, and hospitals, said Adam Wosornu, Director of the Crisis Response Division for OCHA, while briefing the Security Council on the safety of civilians in armed conflict.

He stated that civilians are becoming direct victims of conflict even if they are not targeted. The United Nations has recorded more than 1,350 attacks on medical services in conflicts in 18 regions worldwide last year.

UN officials also pointed to the growing hunger crisis caused by conflict in 2025, stating that approximately 147 million people are facing acute food insecurity.

Mentioning that various incidents of famine and food insecurity have been confirmed recently, it was stated that this situation has arisen not only due to lack of food but also due to obstacles in the distribution of humanitarian aid caused by the enmity of the warring parties.