Qatar’s Discriminatory Citizenship Laws: How New Electoral Reforms Deny Rights to the Al Murra tribe

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Qatar’s Discriminatory Citizenship Laws: How New Electoral Reforms Deny Rights to the Al Murra tribe

In July 2021, Qatar approved new laws to regulate its first legislative elections, but these laws show the country’s discriminatory citizenship system in which “naturalized” citizens receive fewer rights and privileges compared to “native” Qataris. Qatar’s new electoral system led to a partially elected Shura Council, yet the Emir continues to appoint some members and political reforms have not addressed the root issue of citizenship inequality …