Date of publication:

09/21/2026

Mauritania

Do domestic laws and policies provide for the cancellation of refugee status?

ANALYSIS

Assessment by population

Assessment by population
Refugees
Analysis

Decree No. 2022-063 does not contain provisions on the cancellation of refugee status. However, general administrative law may permit the cancellation of an administrative decision where relevant facts emerge after the decision has been taken, which could also apply to decisions on refugee status.