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Spain offers citizenship to Sahrawis before 1977
The article concerns a project to grant exceptional Spanish citizenship to Sahrawis born in the Sahara Territory before September 29, 1977. The initiative aims to provide citizenship through exceptional naturalization, including those born in the Sahara before that date, despite lacking legal residence in Spain. It requires taking an oath of loyalty and respecting the Constitution and laws. The text explains that the project allows direct descendants of the beneficiaries to apply within five years, with a planned legal amendment to reduce the required residence period from ten to two years. Citizenship proof relies on old documents and identity certificates. Although it offers benefits in improving the status of Sahrawis, the project raises concerns about official Spanish recognition of their past and their right to original nationality. Additionally, practical challenges hinder its implementation for those living in Tindouf camps or outside Spain. There are also fears that it could transform claimants from fighters for the right to self-determination into Spanish citizens, potentially altering their political perspective and affecting their relations with the regional conflict.
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