displacement

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Thousands of victims are still in limbo, trying to rebuild their homes and reassemble their lives while managing the stress of displacement, the cost of starting over and the loss of irreplaceable keepsakes.

From Los Angeles Times

Many faced homelessness or displacement from schools and neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s the largest mass displacement in the Western Hemisphere’s recent history.

From Salon

The video also provoked concerns for job displacement in the industry, with one Instagram comment noting: "No actors, no camera team..welcome to the future of filmmaking. And it sucks."

From BBC

United Nations' Secretary-General António Guterres urged both sides to "exercise restraint and avoid further escalation", noting how their dispute has led to "significant civilian casualties, damage to civilian infrastructure, and displacement on both sides".

From BBC