The UNHCR has reported that the number of refugees, asylum seekers, and internally-displaced people has surpassed 50 million for the first time since World War II, with a significant increase from 2012. The rise is attributed to conflicts in Syria, Central African Republic, and South Sudan. Countries like Pakistan, Iran, and Lebanon are hosting the largest refugee populations, while Germany has become the most sought-after asylum destination. Amnesty International criticized the UN Security Council for its inaction and highlighted human rights abuses in countries hosting asylum seekers. The article also mentions the plight of refugees in South Sudan and the efforts of the Irish charity Goal to assist them, including a World Refugee Day initiative where two young refugees were given cameras to document their lives.