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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Nepal's amended citizenship bill paves way to acquire citizenship in mother's name- even if father's identity is unknown
Nepal on Saturday endorsed the Nepal Citizenship Bill (Second Amendment), which paves the way to acquire citizenship in the mother's name--even if the father's identity is unknown. The bill was endorsed by a majority of the lawmakers who took part in the deliberation. The significant move is being hailed as a step towards ensuring equality in citizenship rights, as lawmakers endorsed it in the House of Representatives (HoR). The bill, tabled by Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak , seeks to end years of uncertainty for children born to Nepali mothers by allowing them to acquire citizenship in their mother's name. While presenting the bill, Minister Lekhak stated that this long-awaited legislation addresses legal loopholes and incorporates several landmark court verdicts that had instructed the government to ensure citizenship rights through either parent. He emphasized that the bill will particularly benefit children born abroad to Nepali women working overseas who, upon returning to Nepal, often find their children rendered stateless due to the lack of legal recognition. "It is a matter of granting Nepali citizenship to the children who were born in a foreign country or to our Nepali females who went abroad for employment and returned with their children or in a condition of pregnancy," the Home Minister said. Live Events The passage of this bill marks a major milestone in Nepal's legislative history and offers hope to thousands who have long waited for legal recognition of their citizenship through their mothers. Lawmakers welcomed the bill, calling it a step forward in ensuring no genuine Nepali is denied citizenship while also maintaining safeguards to prevent non-citizens from acquiring it fraudulently. Lawmaker Prakash Jwala expressed confidence that the bill would finally open the path to citizenship through the mother's name, a long-standing demand rooted in the principle of gender equality. He underlined that this law strikes a balance between granting rightful citizenship and protecting national interest. "We are creating a situation where a child can become a citizen by getting the citizenship, mentioning the mother's name or only the mother's name. That's a positive step. I once again would extend wishes to all the mothers and thank the children," Jwala said. Lawmaker Jwala Kumari Sah highlighted that the new law has been carefully designed not to compromise Nepal's national security, unity, or sovereignty. She added that the provision would bring relief to children born to Nepali mothers and foreign fathers, many of whom have remained stateless despite their strong ties to Nepal. "The status of a woman, as the citizenship is being issued only in the name of the mother, was absent in the bygone days. There used to be a mandatory presence of the father. Now with this endorsement, the mothers are also set to get the recognition equal to that of fathers. I would like to thank the proposers of this bill," lawmaker Sah said. According to the new provision, such children born to Nepali mothers abroad, residing in Nepal, who have not acquired foreign citizenship or a passport, and whose father's identity is unknown, will now be eligible for naturalised Nepali citizenship upon self-declaration, as per specified procedures. The bill also includes a provision to issue minor identification cards to children under the age of 16 if either parent is a Nepali citizen.
Libya Observer
19-06-2025
- Business
- Libya Observer
Aqilah Saleh discusses controversial 69 billion budget with Belqasim Haftar
The Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Aqilah Saleh, has met with Belqasim Haftar, son of Khalifa Haftar and director of the Reconstruction Fund, to discuss the proposed budget for the fund and the development plan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, incorporating feedback from the parliamentary committee. The committee, established by the HoR, had met with Belqasim Haftar on Monday to review the budget and development plan. They agreed to document observations from MPs across various electoral districts and stressed the importance of fair distribution of development throughout Libya. Earlier, on June 2, the HoR debated a proposed 69 billion Libyan dinar budget for the Reconstruction Fund, chaired by Belqasim Haftar, covering three years with 23 billion dinars allocated annually. The session included heated exchanges but ended with an agreement to form a committee to monitor the budget. Tags: Aqilah Saleh Belgasem Haftar Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund
Libya Observer
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
Saleh, Greek ambassador discuss path to ending political crisis
The Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Aguila Saleh, held talks on Monday with Greek Ambassador Nikolaos Garilidis to discuss recent developments and pathways to ending the long-standing political crisis in Libya. The meeting, which took place in Saleh's office in the eastern city of Al-Qubah, was also attended by Greek Consul General Agapios Kaloginoumis and the foreign minister of the parallel government. According to the HoR's media centre, discussions focused on advancing the stalled political process, with an emphasis on holding presidential and parliamentary elections and forming a unified government capable of overseeing a national vote. Greece expressed interest in supporting efforts aimed at stabilizing Libya and enhancing bilateral cooperation. News Tagged: Aqilah Saleh Greek Ambassador
Libya Observer
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
House of Representatives rejects Libya's inclusion on US travel ban list
The Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Committee of the House of Representatives (HoR) issued a statement expressing its deep regret and dismay over the decision by the US President to include Libya on the list of countries whose citizens are banned from traveling to the US. The committee stressed that this decision lacks objective grounds and disregards the significant sacrifices made by the Libyan state and armed forces in confronting terrorist groups that were active in Libya and posed a threat to regional and international security, according to the statement. The committee highlighted the considerable efforts exerted by Libyan security agencies to stabilize the country, noting that the international community intervened in Libya in 2011 and then withdrew, leaving the country in chaos — making it unfair to place sole responsibility on Libya. The committee warned of the potential impact of the US decision on economic relations between the two countries, especially as Libya is in a reconstruction phase and is working to attract investors and experts across various fields. The statement called for a reconsideration of the US decision, while stressing the need for reciprocal treatment of US citizens in Libya, in order to safeguard mutual interests and the future of bilateral relations. Tags: Travel Ban USA House of Representatives
Libya Observer
10-06-2025
- Business
- Libya Observer
Aguila and Hamad praise 'Belgasem Haftar's achievements'
Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Aguila Saleh and the head of the parallel government Osama Hamad have praised the efforts of Belgasem Haftar, head of the Reconstruction and Development Fund, during a recent meeting. They highlighted the Fund's contributions to Libya's reconstruction efforts, describing its achievements as unprecedented. According to them, the Fund has played a significant role in creating job opportunities and driving a major urban development surge across numerous Libyan cities and regions. Earlier this month, the HoR approved a 69 billion Libyan dinar budget to expand the Fund's projects. This move comes despite warnings from the Central Bank of Libya about the country's ongoing financial crisis. News Tagged: Belgasem Haftar Aqilah Saleh
