🏫 Board⚖️ Political Science

In recent times, most of the armed conflicts have taken place in:

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In recent times, most of the armed conflicts have taken place in:

a

Eastern Europe

b

South Asia

c

Middle East Asia

d

Sub-Saharan Africa

✓ Correct answer: d)

Sub-Saharan Africa

Explanation

In recent times, Sub-Saharan Africa has witnessed the highest number of armed conflicts, including:

Civil wars (e.g., Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia)

Ethnic and religious conflicts (e.g., Nigeria, Central African Republic)

Terrorism and insurgencies (e.g., Boko Haram in Nigeria, Al-Shabaab in Somalia)

Resource-based conflicts (e.g., Democratic Republic of Congo)

Although regions like the Middle East (e.g., Syria, Yemen) and South Asia (e.g., Afghanistan) have also seen significant violence, the volume and number of ongoing conflicts have been more widespread and persistent in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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