STATELESSNESS IN LEBANON: A NATIONAL PHENOMENON Since Lebanon’s independence in 1943, the most notable progress achieved on the issue of statelessness was the 1994 naturalization decree. Nevertheless, this partial measure proved to be incomplete and was tainted with accusations of sectarianism and clientelism. 1962 1994 Lebanese authorities created the under-study category, applying it to holders of an undetermined nationality Naturalization decree was promulgated, granting nationality to 202,527 individuals Decision 68/67 acknowledged “statelessness” for first time in Lebanon 1967 2011 Nationality was withdrawal from 200 individuals who were naturalized in 1994 State Council decision 484 was issued, accepting the Maronite League’s challenge to the 1994 decree 2003 2015 2020 Electronic issuance of individual civil extract was launched, ensuring easier access to civil extracts. This move supported the digitalization of civil registry records The Law for the Reacquisition of the Lebanese Nationality was promulgated, allowing Lebanese emigrants to acquire the nationality through a special committee Pilot project was launched on registration automation with the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities and General Security 2021 © 2021 Siren Associates. All Rights Reserved.