The 25 most unsafe countries in the world

What are the most dangerous states with the highest violent death rates?

The world can be a wonderful place, but it can also be hostile and unsafe. There are countries where violence and insecurity are rife.

Every year, the Institute for Economics and Peace compiles the Global Peace Index, which aims to find out which are the most dangerous and insecure countries in the world. which are the most dangerous and insecure countries in the world, according to 22 indicatorsnumber of internal and external conflicts, political insecurity, terrorist activity, number of homicides per 100,000 inhabitants, etc.

Which are the most insecure countries in the world?

Among the 162 countries studied by this institution. Here are the 25 most insecure states in the world.

25. Mexico

The North American country has high levels of crime.The region has become a strategic location for drug trafficking coming to the United States from Latin America. In the last 15 years there have been notable cases of robberies, kidnappings and homicides in the country, and according to data from "El Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Pública" indicated that in 2016 a total of 20,189 people were murdered.

24. Ethiopia

Ethiopia has high levels of criminal and political violence that has resulted in numerous injuries and deaths.. Theft of occupied vehicles, pickpocketing and other petty crimes are common in this country. Street violence is common and kidnappings of foreigners have been reported on occasion.

23. Ivory Coast

Côte d'Ivoire has suffered two civil wars that began in 2002 and 2010.. The country's Second Civil War turned into a full-scale military conflict between forces loyal to Laurent Gbagbo, President of Côte d'Ivoire since 2000, and supporters of the internationally recognized President Alassane Ouattara. International organizations have reported numerous cases of human rights violations by both sides.

22. Ukraine

Ukraine has experienced a series of conflicts in recent years, since February 2014, especially in the south of the country. Protests in Donetsk and Lugansk have turned into an armed separatist insurgency leading the Ukrainian government to launch a military counteroffensive against the insurgents. These conflicts have caused thousands of casualties and have caused this country to enter the list of the 25 most insecure countries in the world.

21. Chad

Chad is considered one of the poorest and most corrupt countries in the world.and many of the country's inhabitants live in extreme poverty. Its political instability has brought violence to the streets and has provoked numerous coup attempts. This country lives immersed in criminality and corruption.

20. Egypt

Egypt has also experienced unsettled times in recent years, especially in 2012The country has also experienced unrest in recent years, especially in 2012, against the then president Mohamed Morsi. Political demonstrations have resulted in violent clashes with dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. In addition, there is ongoing Christian persecution and discrimination on multiple levels in this country.

19. India

India is a country that lives in the midst of the challenges of poverty, corruption, malnutrition, malnutrition, and poverty.India is a country that lives with the challenges of poverty, corruption, malnutrition, inadequate public health care and terrorism. Crime is also a major problem, as crimes against women, domestic violence, drug and arms trafficking are a reality.

18. Guinea-Bissau

This West African country has been suffering from political instability for decades, particularly since its independence in 1974.since its independence in 1974. Poverty in Guinea-Bissau is considerable, and the country also suffers from a high crime rate. Murder and human trafficking are among the most common criminal acts.

17. Lebanon

Lebanon has also been affected by the conflicts in Syria.. Lebanon's Sunni Muslims mostly support the rebels in Syria, while Lebanon's Shiites have largely supported Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Assassinations, riots and kidnappings of foreign nationals throughout Lebanon are a common occurrence.

16. Yemen

Yemen has suffered 11 civil wars and civil unrest.. The country is immersed in poverty, unemployment, corruption... The government and its security forces have been responsible for torture, inhumane treatment and extrajudicial executions. Freedom of speech, press and religion are restricted, homosexuality is illegal, punishable by death.

15. Zimbabwe

The African continent lives in continuous conflict, as evidenced by many countries including Zimbabwe.. The country's economy is seriously damaged, which has repercussions on social dilemmas. Disputes with firearms and violent acts are the order of the day.

14. Israel

Israel suffers from a great deal of conflict largely because of its status vis-à-vis Palestine.. Being in a conflict zone in the Middle East, armed disputes are commonplace. The struggle between Israelis and Palestinians that began in the mid-twentieth century and the Holy Land lives in continuous tension, especially in the Gaza Strip.

13. Colombia

Inequality is a constant in Colombia, where, according to the Human Development Index of the United Nations (UN), the richest 10% of the country's population earns four times more than the poorest 40% of the population.. The Andean country is considered one of the most dangerous in Latin America, although other rankings consider Honduras to be a more unsafe territory than Colombia.

12. Nigeria

Nigeria suffers both economically and socially, with ongoing conflicts and human rights violations.. Its government is notorious for corruption, with public officials taking advantage of their position to line their pockets. Rape and gender discrimination are commonplace.

11. Russia

Russia has a high crime rate.. It is a country known for its mafia groups, extortion, drug trafficking, hitmen, kidnapping and money laundering. According to the UN, the Russian Federation is one of the leading countries in homicides by the United Nations.

10. North Korea

North Korea is frequently in the media for living a dictatorship situation in the hands of Kim Jong-un.. Amnesty International has denounced on many occasions the restrictions on freedom and human rights suffered by the inhabitants of this country. Arbitrary detention, torture and other ill-treatment leading to death and executions are not uncommon in this Asian country.

9. Pakistan

Pakistan is considered one of the countries with a high number of terrorists.. In fact, the Afghanistan-Pakistan area, in terms of terrorist acts, is second only to Syria-Iraq. In addition, political instability, overpopulation, poverty, illiteracy and corruption make this country one of the most insecure on the planet.

8. Democratic Republic of Congo

A politically unstable country, but as with many African states, it is rich in natural resources.. The Democratic Republic of Congo is rife with corruption and exploitation and resource extraction and exploitation. War conflicts have been frequent in the last two decades, killing more than 5.4 million people and causing diseases such as malaria.

7. Central African Republic

Another African country on the list that, especially after gaining independence from France in the 1960s, has experienced several dictatorships, has lived through several dictatorships. The first multi-party democratic elections were held in 1993, when Ange-Félix Patassé was elected president. Serious clashes took place between Muslim and Christian factions.

6. Sudan

War conflicts have marked the history of Sudan, especially its civil wars and the war in the Darfur region.. Human rights are disregarded in this country, and both ethnic cleansing and slavery occur. Its Sudanese legal system is governed by Islamic law.

5. Somalia

Somalia is experiencing an internal conflict that began in 1991 and is still raging today.. The war has caused hundreds of thousands of casualties so far, and rebel troops, especially Islamists, continue to be added continuously.

4. Iraq

Iraq is one of the countries most devastated by the war, which officially ended in 2011.Iraq is one of the countries most devastated by the war, which officially ended in 2011; nevertheless, conflicts are still present, and at the political level instability is a reality. The self-styled Islamic State continues to expand in this region, where there have been major conflicts such as those in Mosul and Tikrit.

3. South Sudan

South Sudan is a country different from Sudan, which became independent in 2011.. This region has suffered internal conflicts for decades, and ethnic violence is the norm. The result has been numerous casualties.

2. Afghanistan

The conflicts in Afghanistan, which began in 2001, are known worldwide.. NATO and allied countries have been involved in the civil war in this country, which arose after the 9/11 attacks. The casualties can be counted in the tens of thousands.

1. Syria

Syria is the most dangerous country in the world today due to the armed conflict that began in 2011 with protests against the Bashar al-Assad government.Syria is the most dangerous country in the world today due to the armed conflict that began in 2011 with protests against the government of Bashar al-Assad, whose forces responded with violent repression. It is estimated that more than 200,000 civilians have already died.