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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Hostilities in Gaza: latest developments (249 KB, PDF)
In recent weeks, hostilities have broken out between Israel and Palestinian militant organisations such as Hamas. Israel is conducting military operations in the Gaza Strip with the aim of preventing militants from firing rockets into Israeli territory. Air strikes were launched from 7 July, whilst ground incursions began on 17 July. Civilian casualties have been high, and attempts to reach a ceasefire have so far been unsuccessful. This Note provides an overview of developments.
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Hostilities in Gaza: latest developments (249 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.
