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Spain's Parliament Approves Citizenship Bill for Western Saharans Born Before 1977

Spain's lower house of Parliament has approved a bill to grant citizenship to Western Saharans born before September 29, 1977, with a vote of 168 in favor, 31 against, and 145 abstentions. The legislation, which aims to restore citizenship to tens of thousands of Sahrawis, now awaits Senate approval before becoming law.

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Spain's lower house of Parliament has approved a bill to grant citizenship to Western Saharans born before September 29, 1977, with a vote of 168 in favor, 31 against, and 145 abstentions. The legislation, which aims to restore citizenship to tens of thousands of Sahrawis, now awaits Senate approval before becoming law.

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

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Spain's Parliament Approves Citizenship Bill for Western Saharans Born Before 1977