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KINIGUIDE | How could constitutional changes make more people stateless?

Editor's note: This Kiniguide has been updated to reflect the latest developments as of March 14, 2024.

KINIGUIDE | The government has greenlit plans to amend citizenship laws enshrined in the Federal Constitution.

While it is being pitched as a progressive development, stakeholders and critics argue that most of the amendments are regressive and may worsen statelessness.

But what are these amendments, why are they deemed harmful by some, and in what way? This Kiniguide explores.

What are these proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution?

Before we go into the details, it should be noted that these proposed amendments have not been...

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