Tag: Haratin ethnic group

Mauritanian Slavery Abolitionists Endure Torture in Custody, Lawyers say

August 17, 2016

Thirteen anti-slavery activists on trial in Mauritania said they have been tortured during their detention, their lawyers said. The activists, on trial for "rebellion and ... Read More

Tough Times for Slavery Abolitionists in Mauritania

July 5, 2016

Mauritanian authorities arrested last Sunday scores of anti-slavery activists on the backdrop of riots and clashes last week with security forces in Nouakchott. The riots ... Read More