International Organization for Migration This report examines the COVID-19 situations in East and Horn of Africa, including mobility restrictions, prevention methods and country responses. Report
Read MoreUnited Nations This paper reports on strategic channels through which, at country level, the Iraqi Government can be supported in its responses to the immediate, short, medium and long terms needs arising from the pandemic. Report
Read MoreREACH This factsheet aims to provide an evidence base for the humanitarian response to the COVID-19 crisis in Iraq. It presents secondary data as well as MCNA VIII findings across various sectors that have been impacted by COVID-19 or by the measures that the government has implemented to contain the spread of the virus. Journal…
Read MoreUnited Nations Part of the “Expert Platform on Gender and Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in North Africa”, this UN Women Expert Interview brings attention to gender-based violence in Libya in light of COVID-19. Article
Read MoreAl Jazeera This article expands on the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Syria. Article
Read MoreRowaq Arabi This article reports on a study that examines how authorities in Sudan and Algeria have exploited the pandemic for political gains. This study is based on a comparative theoretical framework, featuring semi-structured interviews and qualitative research. Article
Read MoreBorgen Magazine This article reports on the overarching impact of the Beirut explosion, COVID-19 response efforts, mismanagement, and negligence of Lebanon’s political class. Article
Read MoreCarnegie Middle East Center This article reports on the devastating toll that COVID-19, a war-ravaged healthcare sector, and a lack of testing had on Yemenis. Article
Read MoreCarnegie Endowment for International Peace This article examines the conflict between Israel and Palestine during COVID-19. Journal Article
Read MoreCarnegie Endowment for International Peace This article explores varying conditions in Somalia in light of the COVID-19 pandemic including weak institutions and governance structures, a lack of coordination or rule implementation, changes in the Khat market, and attempts to curb domestic terrorism. Article
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