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Gurkhas win UK citizenship rights
Gurkhas who have served in the British Army are to be allowed to apply to settle in the UK and gain British citizenship.
About time
The announcement made by Tony Blair follows a government review and a campaign by the Nepalese soldiers. The Prime Minister said the Gurkhas had made an "enormous contribution" and it was important that their commitment and sacrifice were recognised.
yes it's very important
Gurkhas have fought as part of the British Army for almost 200 years.
They have fought well indeed

They make better neighbors — and better Englishmen — than heavily armed North African "refugees" who've never done a thing for GB and don't even like the place. Except when they slaughter a yak and get drunk on Saturday afternoons, of course...

Posted by: Sock Pupet of Doom 2004-09-30
http://www.rantburg.com/poparticle.php?ID=44642