Dear Tanzanias and Leaders
As United States of America, the powerful and leader of the world in human rights,the government of the USA recognizes the importance of Dual Citizenship_ the benefits outweighs the disadvantages. In this approach, poor and developing countries should follow the example of developed nations such as USA, Canada, some European countries, and developing countries South America. One of the many poor and developing countries in the processes of creating a new constitution to this date is Tanzania. The new draft of Tanzania constitutions sections- 42,43,44 and 45 denies Tanzanian Diaspora the legal right of birth and nationality. In all, Tanzanian Constitutional Commission should draft the Citizenship rights section by following the example of the powerful countries in the world and champions of human rights-USA, Canada other African Leaders and not use the example of countries with worst history of human rights, religious conflicts, ethnics wars,discrimination and conflicts with neighbours. This countries mentioned in the URAIA section in constitutions are Ethiopia , Germany and India.
1. In the case Of Ethiopia: Ethiopia is still fighting with Eritrea and has internal conflicts with ethic groups for couple of decades:Tanzania is peaceful- POA
2. In the case of Germany: Hitler killed millions of Jews born in Germany and throughout all jews living in Germany: During the cold war, however,West Germany and East Germany were Enemies. In the 1960,s the relationship between West Germany and East Germany had a huge negative impact in Tanzania .Today Germany is struggling with duo citizenship rights for those immigrants born in the countries with-Turkish origin, Spain, Italians and Africans: Tanzania is peaceful- POA
3. In the case of India: India is overpopulated by 1.27 billion people (2014) with ethic conflicts, religion-Hindu, Muslims-Christians; intense conflicts with neighbouring countries -Pakistan, china, Sri lanka and others. with restrictions on duo citizenship, they are Subjects Of England. Restrictions of duo citizenship in india is purposely designed to control the population, manage land and protect ethics groups from food starvation: Tanzania is peaceful- POA
The Warioba Commission purposely selected this three mentioned countries to deny Tanzanian diaspora Duo Citizenship.
The question which remains to be answered is that " What was the criteria that the Warioba Commision selected this three s countries and not other African countries with duo citizenship in their constitution".
Dr. Temba
Below id the narrative of United Stated rights to Dual Citizenship as well as the link.
USA-Dual Nationality
Section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) states that “the term ‘national of the United States’ means (A) a citizen of the United States, or (B) a person who, though not a citizen of the United States, owes permanent allegiance to the United States.” Therefore, U.S. citizens are also U.S. nationals. Non-citizen nationality status refers only individuals who were born either in American Samoa or on Swains Island to parents who are not citizens of the United States. The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a national of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own nationality laws based on its own policy. Persons may have dual nationality by automatic operation of different laws rather than by choice. For example, a child born in a foreign country to U.S. national parents may be both a U.S. national and a national of the country of birth.
A U.S. national may acquire foreign nationality by marriage, or a person naturalized as a U.S. national may not lose the nationality of the country of birth. U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one nationality or another. Also, a person who is automatically granted another nationality does not risk losing U.S. nationality. However, a person who acquires a foreign nationality by applying for it may lose U.S. nationality. In order to lose U.S. nationality, the law requires that the person must apply for the foreign nationality voluntarily, by free choice, and with the intention to give up U.S. nationality.
Intent can be shown by the person's statements or conduct. The U.S. Government recognizes that dual nationality exists but does not encourage it as a matter of policy because of the problems it may cause. Claims of other countries on dual national U.S. nationals may conflict with U.S. law, and dual nationality may limit U.S. Government efforts to assist nationals abroad. The country where a dual national is located generally has a stronger claim to that person's allegiance.
However, dual nationals owe allegiance to both the United States and the foreign country. They are required to obey the laws of both countries. Either country has the right to enforce its laws, particularly if the person later travels there. Most U.S. nationals, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. nationality. Most countries permit a person to renounce or otherwise lose nationality.
Information on losing foreign nationality can be obtained from the foreign country's embassy and consulates in the United States. Americans can renounce U.S. nationality in the proper form at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.
2 comments:
I am disappointed by Dr. Temba's incompetence in mastering the English language. Your views would be well understood if expressed in Swahili!
Dr. Temba you need to write well in English!
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