Balkans | In Bosnia and Herzegovina, 96,876 people have lost their nationality in the past 27 years.

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Balkans |  In Bosnia and Herzegovina, 96,876 people have lost their nationality in the past 27 years.

After the Bosnia and Herzegovina war between 1992-1995, the number of people who lost their citizenship exceeded 96 thousand.

According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 96,876 people lost their citizenship in the period from January 1, 1996 to January 18, 2023.

Noting that those who renounce citizenship are generally immigrants living in countries that do not have a dual citizenship agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina, it was reported that 12 people applied to renounce their citizenship in 1996-1997.

Noting that the trend accelerated in 2001, the statement said: “The number of people who lost citizenship reached a record high in 2003, reaching 9,128 people.” Data included.

The statement stated that 2,622 people renounced their nationality in Bosnia and Herzegovina last year, while the cost of relinquishing citizenship amounted to 800 marka (approximately 8 thousand Turkish liras).

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