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flag New Zealand restores citizenship to Samoans affected by a discriminatory 1982 law, unanimously.

flag New Zealand's Parliament has unanimously passed a bill restoring citizenship to Samoans who lost it due to a 1982 law. flag The Citizenship (Western Samoa Restoration) Amendment Bill, introduced by Teanau Tuiono, allows those born in Samoa between 1924 and 1949 to apply for citizenship without going through the standard process. flag Successful applicants will also receive refunds for related costs. flag The bill addresses a discriminatory law and marks a step towards healing past wrongs.

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