Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Islamic State/Daesh atrocities against the Yazidi religious community is scheduled for Thursday 8 February 2022, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Brendan O’Hara MP.
Insight
No state has yet offered the Taliban recognition, but many plan to interact with the group to bring stability.
Debate Pack
A Backbench Business Committee debate on the ongoing detention of Bahraini political prisoners is scheduled for Thursday 13 January 2022 in the House of Commons chamber. The debate will be led by Brendan O'Hara MP.
Research Briefing
The purchasing and administration of Covid-19 vaccines has been dominated by richer economies. In April 2020, the Covax initiative was established to ensure fair access to vaccines worldwide.
Research Briefing
This page features a series of briefings on LGBT+ rights and issues across regions of the world. We look at what rights and protections are provided for LGBT+ people and report on recent events. We also look at any relevant parliamentary material and at UK Government actions.
Research Briefing
The UN warns Afghans face a potential humanitarian crisis. The paper describes the situation for refugees and displaced people now the Taliban has seized Kabul.
Research Briefing
Belarus has been accused of engineering a migrant crisis at its borders with the EU. What is the current situation and what is being done to defuse the crisis?
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the Roadmap to peace in Palestine has been scheduled for Wednesday 17 November 2021, from 4.30-5:30pm. The debate has been initiated by Tahir Ali MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been scheduled for Tuesday 16 November from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate has been initiated by Tulip Siddiq MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Kurdish political representation and equality in Turkey has been scheduled for Tuesday 2 November 2021, from 9.30-11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Iran’s compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has been scheduled for Tuesday 19 October 2021 from 2.30-4:00pm. The debate has been initiated by Stephen Crabb MP.
Research Briefing
Talks on restoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the Iran nuclear deal) and bringing Iran back into compliance have been stalled since June 2021. At the same time, Iran has continued to escalate its nuclear activities. What are the prospects for the JCPOA?
Research Briefing
On 15 August 2021 the Taliban took control of the Afghan capital, Kabul. Afghanistan's President, Ashraf Ghani, left the country and his Government collapsed. What are the implications, and will a Taliban government be recognised by the international community?
Research Briefing
The UK has significant trading and security interests in the Gulf. The paper describes human rights in the region, international relations, and the World Cup.
Insight
The fallout from the explosion, ongoing political and economic pressures, and support from the international community.
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