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: Iraq abuse judgment of May 2013 (37 KB, PDF)
the High Court ruled on 24 May 2013 that the Iraq Historic Allegations Team investigating accusations of abuse by British forces in Iraq is independent but insufficient to fulfil the UK's obligations and ordered that inquest-style hearings should be held into each death.
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In brief: Iraq abuse judgment of May 2013 (37 KB, PDF)
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A general debate on the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been scheduled for Thursday 24 September 2020 in the Main Chamber. This debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee.
