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US Citizens Warned Against Traveling ToUS Citizens Warned Against Traveling To MauritaniaRTT News(RTTNews) - The US State Department has warned its citizens of the risks of traveling to Mauritania, and urged extreme caution for those who choose to travel to the African country, because of activities by the terrorist group al-Qaida in the Islamic ...Posted on 24 May 2012 | 5:24 pm
Mauritania B735 at Bamako on May 15th 2012,Mauritania B735 at Bamako on May 15th 2012, rejected takeoff results in runway ...The Aviation HeraldA Mauritania International Airlines Boeing 737-500, registration 5T-CLA performing flight L6-101 from Bamako (Mali) to Nouakchott (Mauritania), rejected takeoff from Bamako at high speed as result of losing engine power. The aircraft came to a stop ...
Posted on 24 May 2012 | 5:21 pm
Immunization and education for MalianUNICEF (press release)Immunization and education for Malian refugees in MauritaniaUNICEF (press release)By Anthea Moore M'BERA, Mauritania, 23 May 2012 – Conflict in Mali has displaced hundreds of thousands. Around 64000 Malian refugees, including 39000 children, are now living in a refugee camp at M'Bera in the far south-eastern corner of Mauritania.WFP Races to Assist RefugeesAllAfrica.comMothers look after their children suffering from diarrhoea in a clinic in ...Reuters AlertNetUN launches emergency operation to feed thousands who fled Malian conflictUN News Centreall 14 news articles »
Posted on 23 May 2012 | 8:13 pm
Alleged Qur'an burning; minority ChristiansAlleged Qur'an burning; minority Christians accusedOneNewsNowMauritania (MNN) ― The Muslim population of Mauritania is in an uproar over an alleged burning of Qur'ans on April 27 after Islamic prayers. Mauritania is one of the most restricted countries in the world, ranking 14th on the World Watch List.and more »
Posted on 22 May 2012 | 4:42 pm
Fatwa bans Mauritanian women from becomingAl-ArabiyaFatwa bans Mauritanian women from becoming presidentAl-ArabiyaA Mauritanian cleric has issued a fatwa saying women can run for the presidency but never actually become the president. (File photo) By Sakina Asneeb Mauritanian women expressed their outrage at a fatwa issued by the advisor of President Mohamed Ould ...
Posted on 22 May 2012 | 1:40 pm
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Mauritania police break up anti-regimeMauritanian police fired teargas to break up a fresh opposition protest Friday calling for President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to step down, leaving many injured and at least five under arrest.Posted on 25 May 2012 | 7:50 pm
Mauritania Travel AlertThe U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Mauritania, and urges extreme caution for those who choose to travel to Mauritania, because of activities by the terrorist group al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM).
Posted on 25 May 2012 | 1:04 pm
Mauritania indicts Gaddafi confidantOne of Muammar Gaddafi's closest confidants, wanted by the International Criminal Court as well as France and Libya, has been indicted in Mauritania.
Posted on 21 May 2012 | 4:59 pm
Mauritania secretly indicts Gadhafi'sA justice official says that Moammar Gadhafi's ex-intelligence chief was indicted overnight and was transferred to the local prison early on Monday.
Posted on 21 May 2012 | 4:32 pm
Gaddafi ex-spy charged in Mauritania: sourceNOUAKCHOTT (Reuters) - Muammar Gaddafi's former spy chief Abdullah al-Senussi will stand trial in Mauritania for illegally entering the country, judicial sources said on Monday. The move would delay efforts to have him face international justice. Senussi's arrest in the West African state in March started a three-way tug-of-war among Libya, France and the International Criminal Court (ICC) for ...
Posted on 21 May 2012 | 4:27 pm
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UN Food Agency Says 63,000 Malian RefugeesAt least 63,000 refugees arrived in Mauritania after fleeing clashes in neighboring Mali between Touareg rebels and government forces, the United Nations World Food Programme said. “More than 300 Malians continue to cross the border every day ...Posted on 25 May 2012 | 12:14 pm
Mauritania Travel Alert - Kansas CityThe U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Mauritania, and urges extreme caution for those who choose to travel to Mauritania, because of activities by the terrorist group al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM).
Posted on 25 May 2012 | 10:49 am
Mauritania Travel Warning - TMCnetMay 25, 2012 (STATE DEPARTMENT RELEASE/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Mauritania, and urges extreme caution for those who choose to travel to Mauritania, because of ...
Posted on 25 May 2012 | 9:08 am
Immunization and education for MalianM’BERA, Mauritania, 23 May 2012 – Conflict in Mali has displaced hundreds of thousands. Around 64,000 Malian refugees, including 39,000 children, are now living in a refugee camp at M’Bera in the far south-eastern corner of Mauritania. The camp is ...
Posted on 24 May 2012 | 2:57 am
Alleged Qur'an burning; minority ChristiansMauritania (MNN) ― The Muslim population of Mauritania is in an uproar over an alleged burning of Qur'ans on April 27 after Islamic prayers. Mauritania (MNN) ― The Muslim population of Mauritania is in an uproar over an alleged burning of Qur'ans on ...
Posted on 22 May 2012 | 3:24 pm
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Mauritania indicts Gadhafi's ex-intelligenceThe man who ran Libya's extensive spy network and was considered one of the closest confidants of ex-leader Moammar Gadhafi was indicted in Mauritania on Monday and transferred to a public jail, according to a justice official.Posted on 21 May 2012 | 2:34 pm
Al-Qaida group says it abducted German inAl-Qaida's North African branch told a Mauritanian news portal that it is holding a German citizen captive after abducting him in Nigeria.
Posted on 21 March 2012 | 9:55 pm
Libya, France, ICC all want Gadhafi henchman
Posted on 18 March 2012 | 7:30 am
Mauritania officer freed by al-Qaida branchOfficials say that al-Qaida's North Africa branch has released a Mauritanian officer who was kidnapped by the group in December.
Posted on 10 March 2012 | 12:49 am
Terror group video shows seized MauritaniaAl-Qaida's North African branch has issued a new video that shows a Mauritanian officer who was recently captured by the terror group during a raid in the country's southeast.
Posted on 17 January 2012 | 10:07 am
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MAURITANIA FLAG: Made of 100% premiumMAURITANIA FLAG: Made of 100% premium durable nylon, this international flag will last & last! The intricately d... http://t.co/cn6sv3hWPosted on 28 May 2012 | 1:00 am
Mauritania's 'overlooked' Arab spring |Mauritania's 'overlooked' Arab spring | Sharif Nashashibi http://t.co/Gh7LhzVD via @guardian
Posted on 28 May 2012 | 12:56 am
RT @unicefaustralia: A tragedy is unfoldingRT @unicefaustralia: A tragedy is unfolding in Nigeria, Niger, Mauritania and Mali but by acting now, we really can save lives http://t.co/qthFX8ao #SahelNOW
Posted on 28 May 2012 | 12:22 am
RT @unicefaustralia: A tragedy is unfoldingRT @unicefaustralia: A tragedy is unfolding in Nigeria, Niger, Mauritania and Mali but by acting now, we really can save lives http://t.co/qthFX8ao #SahelNOW
Posted on 28 May 2012 | 12:21 am
RT @unicefaustralia: A tragedy is unfoldingRT @unicefaustralia: A tragedy is unfolding in Nigeria, Niger, Mauritania and Mali but by acting now, we really can save lives http://t.co/qthFX8ao #SahelNOW
Posted on 28 May 2012 | 12:17 am
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Africa Blog Roundup: Mauritania'sAt The Guardian's Comment is Free, Sharif Nashashibi says that the international media have overlooked the protest movement in Mauritania. He argues: There is…the possibility, or perhaps even the probability, that the ...Posted on 27 May 2012 | 2:25 pm
Staying Safe Abroad: Mauritania: USThe US Department of State warns its citizens of the risks of traveling to Mauritania, and urges extreme caution for those who choose to travel to Mauritania, because of activities by the terrorist group al-Qaeda in the Islamic ...
Posted on 27 May 2012 | 11:40 am
Mauritania Protests & IssuesFriday 25 May 2012 saw several protests and rallies in Mauritania. Young supporters of the Coordination of the Democratic Opposition (COD) political coalition gathered after early evening prayers at the Saudi mosque in ...
Posted on 26 May 2012 | 9:45 pm
Africa News Roundup: Politician AssassinatedIn Mauritania the demands have taken a more organised form, with the creation of the “No to Pornography” movement by young people last year. The group, aiming to promote virtue and prevent vice, has organised Friday ...
Posted on 26 May 2012 | 2:37 pm
Mauritania police break upNOUAKCHOTT AFP - Mauritanian police fired teargas to break up a fresh opposition protest Friday calling for President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to step down, leaving many injured and at least five under arrest.Youths ...
Posted on 25 May 2012 | 9:00 pm
