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Between two shores: The ‘Monhés,’ nationality, and a sense of belonging in Mozambique

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Mozambique's 1975 Nationality Law transformed Indian-origin families into citizens, yet many retained complex identities due to colonial-era legal structures. The term 'monhé' refers to Indian origin but is not a legal category, creating statelessness risks for some. The article highlights the tension between historical migration and modern citizenship law.

Key points

• The 1975 Nationality Law of Mozambique legally recognized Indian-origin families as citizens upon independence, ending their status as foreign nationals.
• The term 'monhé' is culturally significant but not a legal category, meaning ancestry does not automatically confer citizenship or vice versa.

Context

This article examines Mozambique's complex identity formation, focusing on the 1975 Nationality Law and the historical presence of Indian-origin communities. It explains how colonial legal structures influenced post-independence citizenship status.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the 1975 Nationality Law and its implications for Indian-origin families. It does not provide data on current citizenship rates, specific legal challenges faced by individuals, or statistics on stateless persons in Mozambique.

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