Mauritania
Ambassador: Mark Boulware | Background Notes
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Counterterrorism in Africa (Sahel Region)
(Nov. 17): "This hearing is very timely. While the security challenges in the Sahel are not new, several attacks in recent months against African and western targets have drawn additional focus to the situation. Key countries in the area, including Algeria, Mali and Mauritania, have intensified efforts to coordinate their activities against AQIM and address the region’s short, medium, and long-term vulnerabilities." Opening Statement
U.S. Welcomes African Union's Call to Action on Mauritania
(Mar. 27): The United States welcomes and supports the March 24 African Union Peace and Security Council’s reaffirmation of its decision to impose targeted sanctions on civilian and military individuals that maintain the unconstitutional status quo in Mauritania. Full Text
U.S. Welcomes Mauritanian President's Proposed Dialogue
(Feb. 24): The United States welcomes the proposal made by President Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheick Abdallahi to the International Contact Group that met in Paris on February 20, 2009 to discuss Mauritania. Full Text
Call for Return to Constitutional Order in Mauritania
(Jan. 23): President Abdallahi's first attempt to return to Nouakchott since his ostensible release from detention by the military junta in December was blocked by junta security forces on January 22. Full Text
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