internal troubles; domestic discord
Refers to problems or conflicts within a country, organization, or group. Often contrasted with 外憂 (external troubles).
See also: 外憂
That country is suffering from internal troubles.
With both internal and external troubles piling up, the administration fell into crisis.
troubles both at home and abroad
Compound of 内 (inside, internal) and 憂 (worry, trouble). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common Sino-Japanese pattern for abstract concepts.