AL JAZEERA
COVID-19: Tens of Thousands of Migrants Stranded Across Africa
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IOM YOUTUBE
“Recovering Better” from COVID-19: Why Migration Matters
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NEW YORK TIMES
At Syrian Aid Summit, a Struggle to Raise Enough to End ‘Downward Spiral’
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- US State Department – In Brussels, US announced nearly USD 700 million in new humanitarian aid for Syria. The life-saving support will be provided through the UN agencies IOM, UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP.
- Middle East Monitor – Over 100,000 people remain displaced in Yemen due to conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- News Chronicle – Some 159 migrants stranded in Niger returned home to Mali with the support of IOM and the EU.
- MENA FN – IOM and the Swiss embassy in Jordan partner to provide basic necessities and better protection for migrant workers affected by COVID-19.
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Impacts of COVID-19 on Immigration and Visa Systems
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“All over the world we have seen heart-warming acts of resilience, inventiveness, solidarity and kindness. But we have also seen concerning signs of stigma, misinformation and the politicization of the pandemic.”
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