Tag Archives: protest movements
#m25fev Protest: Valuable Lessons
Today’s #m25fev combined protest in Nouakchott scored a massive moral victory over the violence and repression of the ruling military regime. Today was the second anniversary of the mass protest which took place in Mauritania amid the chain of similar uprising across the Arab world that began in late 2010. Once again, crowds rallied in a piece […]
#Mauritania Snippets: Protests, #Slavery, Intrigue, #HumanRights Violations
A man sentenced to two years in prison by the criminal justice system on slavery charges was released on bail by the Mauritania supreme court without reference to the defendant. The action has been condemned by a large group of anti-slavery and human rights organisations. Anti-slavery campaigner IRA has accused an accountant working in the […]
Mauritania’s Feb25 Movement 1st Anniversary
The movement of February 25 in Mauritania celebrated it’s first anniversary with a peaceful demonstration in the capital, Nouakchott. What marks the major difference between protests organised by m25fev and other activist groups, such as the students of ISERI for example, is their total commitment to non-violence, even in the face of extreme provocation. In the […]
A Lesson in Courage and Determination from Mauritania
Physical disability is a fact of life for millions, yet it makes many able-bodied people feel uncomfortable. Protest movements could learn a great deal from people with disabilities. From the moment that “sticker” is attached to their life, the disabled must struggle against a lack of freedom, the curtailment of privacy, and denial of their rights. Their […]
