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.
General debate on freedom of religion or belief
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.
Bahrain: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Bahrain's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
Dual nationals imprisoned in Iran
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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Research Briefing
The Syrian civil war: Timeline and statistics
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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Research Briefing
Saudi Arabia: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Saudi politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
Syria’s civil war in 2023: Assad back in the Arab League
The paper discusses the state of Syria's civil war, prospects for peace, and the strengthened international position of its President, Bashar al-Assad.
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Research Briefing
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to UAE politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
Qatar: Country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Qatari politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Debate Pack
UK Government policy on Iran
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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Research Briefing
2022 Iran protests: Human rights and international response
This briefing describes the Iran protests of 2022, which brought attention to the rights of women and minorities, and the local and international response.
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Research Briefing
Yemen: Conflict and peace, 2021-2023
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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Debate Pack
Human rights protections for Palestinians
A debate on human rights protections for Palestinians will take place on Thursday 20 April 2023, in the House of Commons chamber. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Chris Law MP and Tommy Sheppard MP.
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Research Briefing
Iran’s influence in the Middle East
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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Research Briefing
The Integrated Review Refresh 2023: What has changed since 2021?
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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