Daily Archives: December 19, 2012
Stupid Movies, Dumb Moves
Today there is a big conference [ar] starting, organised by Mauritania’s Tewassoul party, with high-level delegates in attendance from many Arab states, including Tunisia, Kuwait, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Algeria. I’d expect increased security in and around Nouakchott, but have not seen the usual reports of any. Last night, the political opposition coalition held a licensed event which tens of thousands attended, but they were denied […]
Mauritania Opposition Reaffirm Rejection of Mali Military Intervention
Musicians entertained people with traditional songs as they gathered for another massive rally in Nouakchott on the evening of Tuesday,18 December 2012. Demonstrators chanted slogans demanding the departure of Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, and that the military quit its involvement in politics.
Afghan Landmine Blast Kills 10 Young Girls
Ten young girls have been killed by a landmine explosion in eastern Afghanistan. The children were collecting firewood when one of them accidentally struck the mine with an axe, according to Chapahar district governor Mohammad Seddiq Dawlatzai. The victims were aged nine to 13. Two other girls were critically injured and are being treated in […]
