The Trump administration is close to designating Yemen’s Houthi militia as a foreign terrorist organization. The designation would prevent U.S. persons or organizations from almost any interaction with the Houthis and long-suffering Yemenis will pay the price.
Report that UNRWA Has Run Out of Cash Is ‘Deeply Disturbing’
The statement by UNRWA’s Commissioner General that the agency has run out of cash is deeply disturbing, but, tragically, not surprising.
Reports of Forced Return of Syrians to Rukban: Immediate Investigation Needed
Vice President of Programs and Policy Hardin Lang reacts to reports that Jordan is forcing Syrians to return to Rukban camp.
Al Jazeera: Gaza’s ‘Quarantine within a Quarantine’ Must End
In late August, the coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, found a foothold in the Gaza Strip, one of the most densely populated territories in the World. Amid lockdowns and a blockade, Gazans now face a “quarantine within a quarantine”.
Statement on Normalization Agreements between the UAE and Israel and between Bahrain and Israel
Refugees International President Eric Schwartz responds to the normalization agreements between UAE and Israel, and Bahrain and Israel.
Double Quarantine in Gaza: COVID-19 and the Blockade
Gaza’s weakened healthcare system may not be able to absorb the added shock of the COVID-19 pandemic without significant and immediate assistance.
Rapid Spread of COVID-19 Could Bring Gaza to a Breaking Point
Senior Advocate for the Middle East Sahar Atrache comments on the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the Gaza Strip.
Al Jazeera: To Rebuild Lebanon and its Economy, Uproot Corruption
As the world gathers aid for the people of Lebanon, it must ensure that it gets to those who need it.
Gender and Displacement in the Middle East during Covid-19
Refugees International’s Devon Cone joined the Middle East Institute for a conversation on gender and displacement in the Middle East during COVID-19.
Yemen: 20 NGOs Call for An Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act
By suspending the export of U.S. air-to-ground munitions to the Saudi/UAE-led coalition, Congress can take a productive step toward the resolution of the Yemen crisis.