Tag Archives: Maghama

Mauritania race protest

November 29, 2011 by benim

Nouakchott – Mauritanian police used tear gas on Monday to disperse hundreds of blacks protesting against a population census they deem racist, wounding several, a spokesperson for the group said. The protesters were prevented from marching on the presidency to … read more »

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56 held in Mauritania over census protests

September 30, 2011 by benim

Nouakchott – Mauritanian police have arrested 56 people, including 13 foreigners, in Nouakchott during clashes over a census between the security forces and young blacks, the interior ministry said on Friday. In a statement sent to AFP, the ministry said … read more »

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Mauritania cops kill census protester

September 27, 2011 by benim

Nouakchott – Mauritanian police shot dead one man and wounded several others Tuesday while dispersing a rally against the country’s census, which critics claim discriminates against black people, a security official said. “A demonstrator was shot and killed when police … read more »

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