The Impact of Precarious Citizenship on Indian Minority Groups

Indira Boutier

The Impact of Precarious Citizenship on Indian Minority Groups

Indira Boutier

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Abstract

The report discusses the discriminatory practices and systemic barriers faced by minority groups, particularly Muslims and Bengali Hindus, in the process of determining citizenship in Assam, India. It underlines institutional abuses, lack of access to justice, and social and economic marginalisation resulting from the implementation of the National Register of Citizens and the proceedings before the Foreigners' Tribunals.

This report was sent to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on minority issues on 10 May 2024.

Original language	English
Publisher	UN Human Rights Office
Commissioning body	United Nations Special Rapporteur on minority issues
Number of pages	12
Publication status	Published - 17 Jul 2024

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Human rights
India
minority
citizenship

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