The UK is sending 250 soldiers to Mali to join the UN peacekeeping mission in 2020. Mali faces considerable political, security and governance challenges, compounded by a military coup in August 2020. This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the deployment and the situation in Mali.
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In Brief: Armed Forces Day 2012 (37 KB, PDF)
The city of Plymouth hosts the national event to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday 30 June 2012. The Day is an annual event to raise awareness of and celebrate the Armed Forces. Local authorities and organisations are organising their own events around the country on the same day.
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In Brief: Armed Forces Day 2012 (37 KB, PDF)
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The government has announced it will not proceed with plans to introduce a new combat compensation scheme for armed forces personnel and veterans. This paper briefly explains the original proposals, concerns raised and the government's announcement.
