- Protests erupted in various parts of the country
- At least three people have died
- The situation highlights ongoing tensions in Mauritania
Following the announcement of President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani’s re-election, protests erupted in various parts of the country, including the capital.
At least three people have died and an unspecified number have been injured in clashes between security forces and demonstrators.
The opposition candidate, Biram Dah Abeid, has disputed the election results, alleging fraud and calling for peaceful protests.
Authorities have responded with force in some areas, and mobile internet access has been restricted. The electoral commission and international observer missions have found no evidence of significant voting irregularities.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions in Mauritania, where issues of slavery and discrimination against the Black majority by the Arab and Amazigh elite have persisted despite the official abolition of slavery in 1981.
The current president, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, remains popular among some Mauritanians who value stability, while others criticize his administration for corruption and mismanagement.
