Global missing persons surge 70% since 2019; Ukraine cases hit 280,000

Forensic experts in Baku report 280,000 registered missing persons in Ukraine, with 10,000 new cases monthly, amid a 70% global rise since 2019. The stated obstacle is governmental reluctance, not forensic capacity, implying political will is the binding constraint. This signals a worsening humanitarian crisis and potential accountability gaps in conflict zones.