A mother born in Algeria and her daughter born in Morocco, who have lived in the Netherlands since 2008, are seeking legal recognition as stateless persons. The duo entered the country using passports they claim were forged. The District Court of The Hague issued a ruling on July 17, 2026, stating that further investigation is required before determining their status. The court clarified that neither the mother's birth in Algeria nor the daughter's birth in Morocco serves as automatic proof of citizenship. Judges have instructed the two women to contact Moroccan authorities for an official statement regarding their nationality. While previous attempts to get a response from consular services have failed, the court maintains that such administrative silence does not automatically equate to statelessness, leading to a postponement of the final verdict pending further verification.