How does the Commonwealth respond to human rights concerns?
The Commonwealth funds human rights work, observes elections, and can suspend its members. Challenges include democracy and LGBT+ rights.
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The conflict in Afghanistan: A reading list (2MB PDF)
11 September 2021 marked the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States and the end of a military presence in Afghanistan that has spanned two decades.
This reading list provides links to Commons Library briefing papers, government press releases, parliamentary debates, ministerial statements, UN Security Council Resolutions and other material since 9/11.
This paper will be updated periodically.
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The conflict in Afghanistan: A reading list (2MB PDF)
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