Yemen’s humanitarian crisis
The UN has said Yemen is experiencing the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This paper describes the current situation and the role of foreign and UK aid.
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Debt relief & 'vulture funds': the Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Act 2010 (86 KB , PDF)
This note provides an update to the second reading and committee stage Library research papers on the Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill, also known as the 'Vulture Funds' Bill. The Act entered into force in June 2010 and will lapse if not renewed within a year due to a 'sunset clause'.
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Debt relief & 'vulture funds': the Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Act 2010 (86 KB , PDF)
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