Acquisition of Citizenship in Southeast Asia
Diverse citizenship rules in Southeast Asia: jus sanguinis (descent-based) and jus soli (birthplace-based). Myanmar's Rohingya exception examined.
Southeast Asia displays diverse citizenship acquisition approaches, using jus sanguinis (citizenship by descent) and jus soli (citizenship by birthplace) principles.
Many countries like all of Southeast Asian countries follow jus sanguinis, granting citizenship based on parental ties, aligning with the region's emphasis on heritage.
In its status as a country adhering to the principle of jus sanguinis, Myanmar makes an exception regarding the Rohingya individuals, whom it regards as alien Bengalis.
Source: Sukoco, Rafa. “Acquisition of Citizenship in Southeast Asia.” Seasia.co, 17 Aug. 2023, www.instagram.com/p/CwEdvZMyqh_.