Summary

Law establishing the Mauritanian Nationality Code of 1961, including amendments 1962 and 1976.

Contents

• Title 1: General Provisions
• Title 2: Of Mauritanian Nationality of Origin 
• Title 3: Acquisition of Mauritanian Nationality 
• Title 4: Loss and Forfeiture of Mauritanian Nationality 
• Title 5: Conditions and Forms of Acts Relating to the Acquisition or Loss of Mauritanian Nationality
• Title  6: Nationality Litigation 
• Title 7: Transitional Provisions

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