Samoan citizenship bill passes unanimously

Summarised by Centrist

The Citizenship Western Samoa Restoration Amendment Bill passed unanimously in Parliament, restoring citizenship rights to Samoans stripped of them by a 1982 law. Green MP Teanau Tuiono called it “a significant step for Pasifika justice.” While the bill excludes descendants of the affected group, campaigners celebrate it as a historic victory and vow to continue fighting for broader inclusion.

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