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Republic of South Africa
Resolution of Unknown Nationality and Protection of Stateless Persons
South Africa scores 2 out of 17 for resolution of unknown nationality and protection of stateless persons. South Africa has no special procedures and initiatives to identify and resolve the status of those with unknown nationality. The Government of South Africa does have a mechanism in law which can be, and has been used, to regularize stateless persons. However, it is not designed for such a purpose and is therefore not easily accessible to stateless persons. At least, South Africa, unlike many other countries, has a limit for the time a person may be detained in immigration detention.
The Kingdom of Eswatini
Resolution of Unknown Nationality and Protection of Stateless Persons
The Kingdom of Eswatini scores 0 out of 17. If the state’s pledges are fulfilled, this may well change significantly by 2024.
Zimbabwe
Resolution of Unknown Nationality and Protection of Stateless Persons
Zimbabwe scores 1 out of 17 for special initiatives to resolve undetermined nationality and protection of stateless persons. There are no extraordinary measures for stateless persons. The government did conduct public hearings to identify documentation problems, but has not acted on the data gathered.
United Republic of Tanzania
Resolution of Unknown Nationality and Protection of Stateless Persons
Tanzania scores 3 out of 17 for special initiatives to resolve undetermined nationality and protection of stateless persons. There are no permanent extraordinary measures for stateless persons, but there have been initiatives to naturalise long term Rwandan and Burundian refugees.
Republic of Botswana
Resolution of Unknown Nationality and Protection of Stateless Persons
Botswana scores 0 out of 17 for special initiatives to resolve undetermined nationality and protection of stateless persons. No special initiatives have been undertaken.
Republic of Angola
Resolution of Unknown Nationality and Protection of Stateless Persons
Angola scores 0 out of 17 for resolution of unknown nationality and protection of stateless persons. Angola currently has no special procedures and initiatives to identify and resolve the status of those with unknown nationality.
Madagascar
Resolution of Unknown Nationality and Protection of Stateless Persons
Madagascar scores 0 out of 17 for resolution of unknown nationality and protection of stateless persons. Madagascar has no special procedures and initiatives to identify and resolve the status of those with unknown nationality.