UK aid and Yemen’s humanitarian crisis
The UN has said Yemen is experiencing the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This paper describes the current situation and the role of UK aid.

The UN has said Yemen is experiencing the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This paper describes the current situation and the role of UK aid.
A Westminster Hall debate on freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) will take place on Tuesday 19 September 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Fiona Bruce MP.
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Several dual nationals have been detained in Iran in recent years. The UK Government has been criticised for not acting decisively in their cases.
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The paper provides a timeline of events and statistics on casualties, Syria's humanitarian and refugee situation, and UK aid spending and military activity.
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A Westminster Hall debate on UK Government policy on Iran is scheduled for Wednesday 7 June 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Brendan Clarke-Smith MP.
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Fighting in Yemen has been ongoing since 2014. A temporary truce has now expired. This briefing provides an update to the conflict, the human rights situation, and attempts to bring peace.
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Concerns for Iran's reach in the Middle East do not only relate to its nuclear programme. The paper describes its actions in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Lebanon.
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On 13 March the Government published the Integrated Review Refresh 2023. This briefing examines how the review compares to its predecessor, published in 2021, focusing on the major themes and assessments.
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