PoliticsSpain’s Parliament backs citizenship for Western Saharans born before 1977

Spain’s lower house has approved a bill granting Spanish nationality through naturalisation to Western Saharans born before September 29, 1977, and to their children, even without residence in Spain. The measure, described by supporters as correcting a “historical injustice”, still needs Senate approval.

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