In Jordan and Lebanon , the children of women married to foreigners are denied citizenship . Comment: Neighboring countries have reformed similar laws over the past decade . Politicians say changing the laws will create issues with refugee populations .
In Jordan and Lebanon , the children of women married to foreigners are denied citizenship . By contrast , men from those countries can confer their nationality on their families . Neighboring countries have reformed similar laws over the past decade . Politicians say changing the laws will create issues with refugee populations .