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Short articles covering a specific situation in a country of origin. Most often reporting on specific human rights abuses or conflict situations.
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From behind bars: my hope for freedom in Mauritania

11 November 2015 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

New Mauritanian anti-slavery law is worthless if it is not implemented say campaigners

15 September 2015 | Publisher: Minority Rights Group International | Document type: Country News

Mauritania: UN expert welcomes new anti-slavery law, says effective enforcement is key

21 August 2015 | Publisher: UN News Service | Document type: Country News

Slavery in Mauritania: The gap between words and actions

21 August 2015 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Mauritania: Anti-slavery activists sentenced to two years' imprisonment

30 June 2015 | Publisher: International Federation for Human Rights | Document type: Country News

Report says 35 million people trapped in slavery

18 November 2014 | Publisher: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty | Document type: Country News

UN expert urges Mauritania to take more vigorous efforts to eliminate slavery

27 February 2014 | Publisher: UN News Service | Document type: Country News

Mauritania: Anti-slavery law still tough to enforce

11 December 2012 | Publisher: Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) | Document type: Country News

Mauritania urged to revoke anti-slavery activists' sentencing

23 August 2011 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

UN official calls on Mauritania to do more to eradicate slave-like practices

29 April 2011 | Publisher: UN News Service | Document type: Country News

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