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.
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In Brief: International Military Forces in Mali (98 KB, PDF)
As offensive military operations in the country have begun to wind down concerns remain that Malian and foreign forces will now face a protracted insurgency from Islamic militants who have continued to conduct counter-attacks from the north of the country.
In April 2013 the UN Security Councilauthorised the deployment of a Chapter VII UN stabilisation and peacekeeping force to the country.
This briefing summarises the international forces that are expected to remain in Mali in the near term, including the status of UK forces.
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In Brief: International Military Forces in Mali (98 KB, PDF)
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The Government presented the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill on 18 March 2020, thereby meeting its 100-day self imposed deadline. Second Reading has been scheduled for 23 September 2020. Aspects of the Bill are already generating controversy.
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This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
