Without citizenship, stateless people often do not have access to essential services, including health care, and now may be unable to access coronavirus testing and treatment.
New law allows foreign nationals and stateless people to obtain residence permits, which will enable them to apply for Tajik citizenship ater three years.
The Indian authorities should cease using unnecessary lethal force against demonstrators protesting a law that discriminates against Muslims, says Human Rights Watch.
The court found a 'mass of evidence' showing that the fee prevents many children from registering their British citizenship, leaving them feeling alienated and excluded.