Mauritania: Presidential Pardon for Abolitionist MPs

Two abolitionist MPs in Mauritania, Mariem Cheikh Dieng and Gamou Achour Salem, were previously imprisoned for criticizing the president. The president, Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, granted them a presidential pardon on July 9th. This action followed their prosecution for offenses against the state and national unity.

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