Melbourne Asia Review is a research-based publication of the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne.
Statelessness in Myanmar, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is rooted in the impact of British colonialism.
Deserted or abandoned children in the Philippines have citizenship rights, but there are still problems with implementation.
The recent wave of State recognition of Palestine allows States to claim alignment with international law but may exclude Palestinians from statelessness protection.
Stateless Rohingya from Myanmar in Thailand and Malaysia live in constant fear of violence, detention and other risks.
Australia should terminate its latest arrangement Nauru, which will have real and significant consequences for stateless people.
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