Month: April 2020

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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Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian Refugees and Host Communities in Jordan and Lebanon 

International Labour Organization This report provides a summary of the particular vulnerability of migrant workers during the COVID-19 health emergency, with a focus on migrant domestic workers in Lebanon. Report

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COVID-19 Restrictions Offer Window into Palestinian Experience

Human Rights Watch This article reports on the lives of the Palestinian population during the COVID-19 pandemic and under the occupation. Article

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Qatar: Migrant Workers Illegally Expelled during COVID-19 Pandemic 

Amnesty International This article reports on the mistreatment suffered by migrant workers in Qatar who were expelled during the COVID-19 pandemic without any explanation.  Article

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COVID-19 in Somalia: A Conflict-Sensitive Response to Overlapping Crises

Saferworld This article reports on the overlapping crises existing in Somalia during the COVID-19 pandemic while providing some recommendations for aid agencies on how to respond to conflict sensitively. Article

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COVID-19: Living Through a Pandemic in Morocco

Barcelona Institute for Global Health This article assesses the economic and social measures the Moroccan government adopted to tackle the problems posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Article

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COVID-19 Spread Could Devastate Millions in Sudan

World Vision International This article focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on children’s health in Sudan as well as World Vision’s preparedness and planned response interventions there. Article

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UNHCR Tunisia: COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

UNHCR This report assesses the progression of COVID-19 in Tunisia and its emergency preparedness and UNHCR’s actions to step up its support. Report

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Impact of Corona Virus on the Health Care Services in Saudi Arabia

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care This article establishes the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the follow-up, control, screening, vaccination, and quaternary prevention indicators of healthcare in Saudi Arabia.  Journal Article

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The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic on Syrians: An Analysis By Syrian Civil Society 

Half of Syria This report highlights the key challenges and concerns facing Syrians during the COVID-19 pandemic taking into account the civil war, sanctions, and restrictions imposed on different regions after the COVID-19 outbreak. Report

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