Spain moves to grant citizenship to Sahrawis born during its rule of Western Sahara
The Spanish Congress has approved legislation that would provide a route to Spanish citizenship for tens of thousands of Sahrawis born when Western Sahara was under Spanish rule, as well as their descendants. MPs backed the measure on Thursday by 168 votes to 31, with 145 abstentions. However, the bill... The post Spain moves to grant citizenship to Sahrawis born during its rule of Western Sahara…
The Spanish Congress passed a bill on Thursday that could provide Spanish citizenship to tens of thousands of Sahrawis born during the country's rule over Western Sahara, as well as their descendants. The legislation, which now needs approval from the Senate, has generated heightened sensitivity amid strained relations between Spain and Morocco.
The bill's supporters argue it corrects a historic injustice by expediting the Spanish nationality process for those with Spanish ancestry or residency. Meanwhile, the far-right Vox voted against it, accusing Morocco of inciting the issue. The bill would allow eligible Sahrawis to apply within three years of its publication.
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