Libya

Conflict and the COVID-19 Pandemic Present a Significant Threat to Life in Libya

International Organization of Migration This article reports on the serious implications of COVID-19 on the humanitarian crisis in Libya, such as armed conflicts and food insecurity. It also includes a call to action to financially support the people of Libya and stand by them.  Article

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A Lack of Data and a Decade of War Undermine Libya’s Response to COVID-19

LSE This article reports on the health implications of COVID-19 as well as the dearth of data and the history of conflicts on the public health situation in Libya. Article

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Libya: COVID-19 – Situation Report

UNOCHA This situation report assesses the COVID-19 situation in Libya and its impact on health services in different regions. Report

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Intensifying Shelling and COVID-19 Pandemic Creates ‘Perfect Storm’ in Libya

United Nations This article reports on warnings issued by UN officials about a devastating impact of the coronavirus on people in Libya. Article

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Impact of COVID-19 Restrictive Measures on Health Sector

World Health Organization This report assesses COVID-19 restrictive measures on the health sector in Libya, taking into consideration the scale and urgency of the situation and the capacity of the health system. Report

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Libya: Historic Discrimination Threatens Right to Health of Minorities in the South amid COVID-19

Amnesty International This article reports on the impact of the spread of COVID-19 on Libya’s public health system, undermined by years of armed conflict and insecurity including attacks on medical facilities. Article

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The Impact of Coronavirus and the Continuing War on Tripoli and Western Libya

MEDirections Blog This article reports on how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates the crisis in Tripoli and the western parts of Libya and destabilizes the economy. Article

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Libya: Detainees at Risk of Coronavirus Spread

Human Rights Watch This article details the impact of the coronavirus spread on detainees in Libya as well as measures proposed by the UN to mitigate these effects. Article

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Gender-Sensitive Prevention, Response and Management of COVID-19 Outbreak in Libya

UN Women This report addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in Libya based on a survey examining the most significant health, social, and economic challenges facing women due to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Report

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COVID-19 and Libya’s Tragedy of the Commons

Atlantic Council This report details the implications of COVID-19 on the economy, health sector, and oil politics. Report

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