Political & Human Rights

Impact of COVID-19 on Social Cohesion in Iraq

UNDP This report analyzes the role of COVID-19 in disrupting social cohesion and exacerbating existing political, economic, social, and security challenges in Iraq. Report

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Humanitarian Impacts of Sudan’s Removal from the State Sponsors of Terrorism List

Center for Strategic & International Studies This article reports on the removal of Sudan from the United States’ list of State Sponsors of Terrorism (SST) and its impact on the COVID-19 response in Sudan. Article

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The Epidemiological Characteristics of COVID-19 in Libya During the Ongoing-Armed Conflict

Pan African Medical Journal This study analyzes the epidemiological situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in Libya, examines the impact of the armed conflict on the spread of the pandemic, and proposes strategies for dealing with the pandemic during this conflict. Journal Article

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Sudan COVID-19 Needs and Services in IDP Camps

UNHCR This report details a UN-wide COVID-19 response plan in Sudan aiming to support IDPs by co-leading an IDP Camp and Settlement Response COVID Task Force (hereafter referred to as the Task Force). Report

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WHO Country Office Libya Summary Report of Activities from 1 January to 31 October 2020

WHO This report details the impact of COVID-19 on the humanitarian crisis in Libya and WHO’s operations to combat it. Report

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Economic Dimensions of the Conflict in Yemen: Final Report

OECD This report analyzes the economic drivers of the Yemeni conflict and potential opportunities for peace during the COVID-19 pandemic by researching the economic factors and interests that influence the conflict dynamics. Report

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Immigration Detention in Saudi Arabia During COVID-19

Human Rights Watch This article reports on a case study of the treatment of Ethiopian migrants in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic, looking at immigration detention and proposed recommendations. Article

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UNFPA Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Human Operations in the Arab Region

UNFPA This report focuses on sexual reproductive health and gender-based violence and provides an overview of some of the best practices and lessons learned from countries in humanitarian settings in the Arab States region that have adapted their programs to COVID-19. Report

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War and COVID-19 in Yemen

Human Rights Watch This article reports on the human rights situation of Yemenis amid the war and the COVID-19 pandemic. Article

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COVID-19 Impact Report

Alliance for Middle East Peace This report identifies key challenges that characterize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Israeli-Palestinian peacebuilding sector. Report

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