The National Assembly of Mauritania has adopted two bills amending the legal status of officers and non-officers in the national Army during a public sitting chaired by Mohamed Bemba Meguett.
Defense Minister Hanena Ould Sidi said the reforms reflect major institutional and operational changes within the Armed Forces since the original laws were enacted. The amendments seek to align military regulations with evolving command structures and missions while establishing a unified legal framework for officers.
The new legislation introduces tougher measures against abandoning military posts, creates two additional ranks for senior officers to accommodate expanding strategic responsibilities, and strengthens confidentiality and reserve obligations linked to national security.
A separate law modernising the status of non-officer personnel also creates new ranks for soldiers and non-commissioned officers and reinforces secrecy requirements.
Lawmakers welcomed the reforms as a significant step towards enhancing the professionalism of the armed forces, while urging continued improvements in the welfare and working conditions of military personnel and veterans, particularly those serving in border regions.
