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Spain considers citizenship bill for Sahrawis amid sensitive ties with Morocco

Spain’s new citizenship bill for Sahrawis touches a sensitive issue in Madrid’s relations with Rabat. The source provides no details on the bill’s provisions, timetable or the positions of either side.

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Spain has introduced a new citizenship bill for Sahrawis, touching an issue described as sensitive in the country’s relations with Morocco.

The source does not specify what rights or procedures the bill would establish, how many people it could affect or what stage of consideration it has reached.

It also includes no statements from Spain’s government, Morocco or Sahrawi representatives about the proposal. The available information only links the initiative to a sensitive fault line between Madrid and Rabat.

What we know

  • Spain is considering a citizenship bill for Sahrawis.
  • The initiative touches a sensitive issue in Madrid’s relations with Rabat.
  • The source gives no details about the bill’s provisions.
  • No positions from Spain, Morocco or Sahrawi representatives are provided.

What is being verified

  • The newsroom is checking the report that spain is considering a citizenship bill for Sahrawis.
  • Reporting from Al Jazeera English is being compared; a second independent confirmation is not yet available.
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