Unaddressed, slavery in all its forms may be an obstacle to the future of Mauritania

Full story: Jan Samachar

NOUAKCHOTT , 4 November. "The Government and civil society organisations have taken significant steps to fight against slavery in Mauritania, but a more a holistic, collaborative and sustained approach addressing all forms of discrimination together with poverty at all levels of society is required," said the United Nations Special Rapporteur on ...

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