India to enforce migrant law that excludes Muslims

by admin March 11, 2024

written by admin March 11, 2024

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Hindu people in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are among those who will be able to seek citizenship

India’s government has announced plans to enact a controversial citizenship law that has been criticised for being anti-Muslim.

The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will allow non-Muslim religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to seek citizenship.

The authorities say it will help those facing persecution.

The law was passed in 2019 – sparking mass protests in which scores of people died and many more were arrested.

Rules for it were…