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Nada Elfeituri

Nada Elfeituri is an architect and writer from Benghazi, Libya who works on urban development and community engagement.

Why Civil Society is Libya’s Best Defense Against the COVID-19 Pandemic — People wear protective masks and keep their distance, as part of precautionary measures against COVID-19, at a bank in Misrata, Libya, March 22, 2020. Ayman Al-Sahili/ReutersThe Red Crescent Benghazi distributes assistance to families who were displaced by the conflict in western Libya, in partnership with Libyan Humanitarian Relief Agency (LibAid), and UN agencies, June 21, 2020. Photo courtesy of Red Crescent Benghazi.

Covid-19 Coverage

Why Civil Society is Libya’s Best Defense Against the COVID-19 Pandemic

With its national government in fragments and fighting ongoing, Libya was in an extremely vulnerable position when the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in March. Four months later, however, infection rates have been kept relatively low. Nada Elfeituri explores the crucial role of post-Qaddafi civil society

Nada Elfeituri • 11 min read