Douglas Coltart clarifies Zimbabwe citizenship
Published: 9/Apr/2026
Source: Bulawayo24
Human rights lawyer Douglas Coltart has publicly stated that he does not hold, nor is he entitled to, British citizenship, emphasising that Zimbabwe is the only country he legally considers home.
Writing on X, Coltart explained that his ancestors arrived in Africa in the 1600s as refugees fleeing religious persecution in France, suggesting he may descend from the Huguenots – a French Protestant group displaced during the 17th century.
He stressed that, from a legal standpoint, he has no claim to British nationality and identifies solely with Zimbabwe.
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