The Consequences of the Coronavirus in Lebanon
Arab 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
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The Securitization of the Coronavirus Crisis in the Middle East
Project 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 MoreThe Gaza Strip and COVID-19: Preparing for the Worst
International Crisis Group This article focuses on the preexisting vulnerability of the situation in Gaza and how it was deeply worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Article
Read MoreCOVID-19 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment for Sudan
UNDP This report reviews the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Sudan, seeking to identify socio-economic structural issues that have rendered the country fragile, and advocating for mitigating measures in line with the revolution’s demands of dignity, freedom, and peace. Report
Read MorePreparedness and Response Plan COVID-19
International 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 MoreLibya: 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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OCHA The COVID-19 Response Plan for the occupied Palestinian territory presents the joint strategy of the humanitarian community, including UNRWA, to respond to the public health needs and immediate consequences of the pandemic in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza. Report
Read MoreCOVID-19 Pandemic: Syria’s Response and Healthcare Capacity
LSE This article presents a rapid assessment of the capacity of the healthcare system in all parts of Syria to respond to and contain a COVID-19 outbreak. Article
Read MoreLebanon: COVID-19 Worsens Medical Supply Crisis
Human Rights Watch This article studies the scarcity of medical supplies necessary to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak in Lebanon. Article
Read MoreCOVID-19: Impact on Yemen
ACAPS This report provides insights into the COVID-19 situation in Yemen, the poor healthcare infrastructure, the devastating economic impacts, and the abuse of the pandemic, social policies and aid by warring parties to exercise more control on marginalized communities. Report
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