Mauritania Faces Scrutiny Over Slavery and Civil Rights as UN Reviews Human Rights Record

Mauritania's Human Rights Record Raises Concerns Over Slavery and Social Injustice

The Sahara Desert, which has been home to Mauritania for centuries, is a paradoxical blend of poverty and natural wealth. However, behind this veil lies a darker reality: a country where slavery persists and civil rights are all but non-existent.