WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Many attempt to trace back the origin of regional conflicts to a single event or circumstance. However, the origins of nearly all of the conflicts in the Middle East can be linked to three elements-water, oil and religion.

Detailed explanation-2: -This is, in numbers, the most affected region: more than 45 armed conflicts are currently taking place throughout the Middle East and North Africa in the following territories: Cyprus, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Turkey, Yemen and Western Sahara.

Detailed explanation-3: -Internal conflicts have driven millions of Somalis and Sudanese from their homes. Iraqis have been displaced throughout the region by invasion and civil strife. In addition, large numbers of migrants transit Middle Eastern countries or live there illegally and suffer similar conditions as forcibly displaced people.

Detailed explanation-4: -Causes of ethnic conflict Underlying causes include structural factors, political factors, economic and social factors, and cultural and perceptual factors.