By Priyanka Roshan | June 25, 2025
Travel connects us to the world—but not every destination is ready to receive visitors. As per the Global Peace Index 2025, these ten nations remain gripped by conflict and unrest, making them least peaceful for tourism despite their cultural depth and natural beauty.
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Mali grapples with extremist insurgency, military coups, and foreign troop exits. As institutions weaken, peace-building stalls, and the country remains a high-risk destination with worsening prospects for stability.
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Rising regional tensions and domestic unrest have pushed Israel further down the peace index. Armed conflict and political strife continue to overshadow diplomacy and exacerbate instability in the region.
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Violence, hunger, and weak governance plague South Sudan. Despite multiple peace efforts, ethnic clashes and political instability continue to stall progress in the world’s youngest and most troubled nation.
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Though major battles have quieted, Syria remains fractured by civil war, authoritarian rule, and mass displacement. A lasting peace remains distant as internal divisions and global tensions linger unresolved.
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Under Taliban control, Afghanistan remains unstable. Women’s freedoms are suppressed, economic collapse persists, and extremism thrives, keeping the nation far from any form of peaceful or inclusive governance.
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Years of war have left Yemen devastated. With widespread famine, collapsed systems, and persistent violence, the country remains one of the world’s most severe humanitarian and peacekeeping challenges.
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The DRC continues to suffer from armed conflict, political instability, and violent resource disputes. Despite its natural beauty, governance failures and violence keep peace elusive in this vast Central African nation.
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Sudan faces deepening turmoil, marked by civil conflict, coups, and ethnic unrest. International efforts have faltered, and millions remain displaced, as the country’s once-promising transition to peace unravels rapidly.
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Ukraine remains a battleground of destruction and displacement. Despite its people’s resilience, the nation struggles with insecurity, broken infrastructure, and an uncertain future amid ongoing geopolitical and military threats.
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Russia leads the list of least peaceful nations in 2025 due to its war with Ukraine, internal repression, and increased militarisation, overshadowing its vast cultural heritage and geopolitical significance.
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