Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the government had “an obligation not to make people stateless,” but noted that joining the Islamic State was illegal.
Tag: Citizenship and Naturalization
ISIS Cases Raise a Question: What Does It Mean to Be Stateless?
Some countries want to strip Islamic State volunteers of their citizenship. Here is a look at what it means to be a person without a country.
Alabama Woman Who Joined ISIS Can’t Return Home, U.S. Says
Hoda Muthana says she regrets going to Syria to join the Islamic State. But President Trump directed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to deny her re-entry.
Family of Shamima Begum, ISIS Teenager, Says Britain Plans to Revoke Her Citizenship
Ms. Begum’s family said it was “very disappointed with the Home Office’s intention to have an order made depriving Shamima of her citizenship.”
Australia Cancels Residency for Wealthy Chinese Donor Linked to Communist Party
Huang Xiangmo, a developer who has lived in Australia for years, has given millions of dollars across the political spectrum, raising concerns about Chinese influence.
These Migrants Rescued Greeks From the Sea. Their Reward: Citizenship.
Greece awarded the men citizenship for their actions in July, when a fast-moving wildfire engulfed a seaside village near Athens.
‘Birth Tourism’ Is Legal in Canada. A Lawmaker Calls It Unscrupulous.
As more pregnant women arrive from overseas to give birth, critics say visitors are gaming the immigration system and debasing Canadian citizenship.
Denmark, With an Eye on Muslims, Requires New Citizens to Shake Hands
Lawmakers say the measure is aimed at those who refuse on religious grounds to touch members of the opposite sex. Some mayors plan to work around it.
In Ireland, Bid to Restore Birthright Citizenship Gains Ground
The public has shown overwhelming support for granting citizenship rights to anyone born in Ireland, but the government is opposing a bill to make this law.
The Invisible American in a Saudi Prison Cell
The Trump administration vigorously demanded the release of some Americans held prisoner in foreign jails. It has not spoken out publicly about Dr. Walid Fitaihi.