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Foreign fighters petition for Syrian citizenship amid post-war uncertainty

A group of foreign fighters who participated in Syria’s civil war has petitioned the new Islamist-led government in Damascus to grant them Syrian citizenship, arguing that their contributions during the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad last December justify the request. The petition, submitted to......

Nauru's golden passport program struggles to attract buyers

For $105,000, individuals can secure citizenship in Nauru, a small island nation in Micronesia, Oceania. This "golden passport" initiative, launched on August 7, aims to trade citizenship for investments to combat climate change. However, the program has seen limited interest, with only six......

NGO calls for stricter laws to combat online bullying targeting women in Morocco

The Tahadi Association for Equality and Citizenship (ATEC) has raised alarm over the escalating prevalence of online bullying targeting women and girls in Morocco, calling for urgent legal reforms to address the issue. In a statement issued on Monday, ATEC expressed its “deep concern” over......

Federal judge signals nationwide block of Trump’s birthright citizenship order

A Maryland federal judge, Deborah Boardman, has indicated her readiness to block former President Donald Trump’s controversial executive order restricting birthright citizenship, potentially applying the ruling nationwide. This comes as the issue gains momentum on its path to the Supreme Court. Class......

Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order, triggering nationwide legal battle

A federal judge in New Hampshire has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship in the United States. The ruling, issued Thursday by Judge Joseph Laplante, halts the policy nationwide, citing the “irreparable harm” it would......

Vox proposes mass deportations and citizenship audits in Spain

Far-right Spanish political party Vox has unveiled a controversial proposal to deport all previously undocumented migrants and audit the citizenship status of naturalized foreigners. The policy, part of its updated housing and economic programme, has drawn comparisons to measures enacted under former......

Trump’s denaturalization push raises alarms over citizenship rights

Former President Donald Trump has reignited debates over the scope of U.S. citizenship with rhetoric targeting high-profile figures like Elon Musk and Zohran Mamdani. While legal experts dismiss such deportation threats as unconstitutional, Trump’s renewed focus on denaturalization has prompted......

The fragility of citizenship: New insights into global trends

Naturalisation has long been considered a reliable method for securing the right to reside in a country, but recent findings indicate that this belief is becoming increasingly precarious. The inaugural Global State of Citizenship report, produced by the Global Citizenship Observatory (GLOBALCIT) at the......

Europe tightens citizenship rules amid shifting political tides

Across Europe, governments are revising citizenship laws, imposing stricter requirements for foreign residents seeking naturalization. This trend reflects a broader political shift as immigration remains a contentious issue, with changes varying between tightening residency terms, increasing fees, and......