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
Read MoreUNHCR This report assesses the progression of COVID-19 in Tunisia and its emergency preparedness and UNHCR’s actions to step up its support. Report
Read MoreHalf 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
Read MoreMiddle East Research and Information Project This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 (including containment measures and pre-existing living conditions) on refugees in Jordan as well as Jordan’s responses (international aid and funds from ongoing programs.) Article
Read MoreArab America This article reports on the Lebanese government’s response to the spread of the virus, the changes in Lebanese people’s lifestyles, and the impact of COVID-19 on refugees. Article
Read MoreHuman Rights Watch This article evaluates the coercive environment and discriminatory policies implemented by Lebanese municipalities as part of their efforts to combat COVID-19, undermining the country’s public health response. Article
Read MoreHuman Rights Watch This article reports on the steps taken by the Qatari authorities to protect migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, setting forth recommendations for further action. Article
Read MoreProject on Middle East Political Science This working paper assesses the framing of the pandemic through the lens of the securitization theory. It discusses the application of that theory through the responses of certain countries in the Middle East. Working Paper
Read MoreInternational Organization for Migration This report examines the COVID-19 situation in Somalia and the ways the IOM can contribute to the national preparedness and response plan. Report
Read MoreUN Women The report reviews the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on beneficiaries of UN Women Oasis centers in camp and non-camp settings in Jordan. Report
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