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  Libya demands handover of Senussi   Libya has formally requested the handover of Col Gaddafi's former intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi, following his arrest in Mauritania   Gaddafi's intelligence chief held Map of Nouakchott Mauritania  The Libyan authorities confirm the arrest in Mauritania of Abdullah al-Senussi, 63, former leader Muammar Gaddafi's intelligence chief   Al Qaeda claims aid worker kidnappings  Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb said it was holding three Spanish aid workers kidnapped in Mauritania Aziz declares win in vote  Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, who came to power last year after a military coup, claimed victory. Contender claims fraud   Rengade officers stage coup
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  Ex-Gadhafi spy chief extradited to Libya
  Mauritania Senate abolished in referendum  Mauritanians have voted to abolish the upper house of their parliament in a controversial referendum that was boycotted by the opposition Mauritanian president easily wins re-election  The electoral commission says that Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz has easily won re-election in a vote that the major opposition parties boycotted Mali refugees face 'appalling' camp  Thousands of Malian refugees fleeing conflict in neighbouring Mauritania are facing 'appalling' conditions in a UN-run camp Mauritania leader Abdelaziz shot

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Oct.13  
  President Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz, 55, has been wounded in what is said to be an accidental shooting
Sep.5  
  Mauritania has handed over Libya's former chief of intelligence Abdullah al-Senussi, one the most wanted members of fallen regime back to Libya
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Aug.6  
  Army officers upset with overtures toward Islamic hard-liners staged a coup, overthrowing the first government to be freely elected in 20 years
Jan.31   Gunmen target Israeli embassy  6 men traded fire with embassy guards before shouting 'Allah Akbar' as they fled the scene. Some people were wounded Jan.4 Dakar Rally canceled by organizers. Portugal

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Dec.25   Prosecutors probe 'al-Qaeda link'
  Prosecutors have alleged that men suspected of murdering 4 French tourists are linked to a group allied to al-Qaeda
Nov.6   Migrants toss dozens of dead overboard  Dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe spent 3 weeks at sea and threw 50 bodies overboard after the vessel lost power Feb.12   Hundreds of stranded migrants go ashore  400 African and Asian migrants began disembarking from a battered freighter intercepted by the Spanish coastguard Feb.7   Hundreds in limbo on disabled freighter  Hundreds of Asian and African migrants spent their 6th day aboard as Spain tried to convince African countries to take them in Feb.5   Mauritania refuses migrant boat  A boat of about 200 migrants most believed to be from Pakistan, was waiting off the coast

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Mar.12 200 immigrants intercepted. Spain Mar.8 300 African migrants drown a month Mar.6   40 migrants drown off Africa  The migrants heading for Spain's Canary Islands drowned when their boats sank Jan.9 Australian rider killed on rally

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Dec.19     Capsized migrant boat 'kills 30'  Rescuers plucked 14 people from the hull of a motorised canoe, which overturned in strong winds Aug.7   PM, Cabinet resign  Prime minister Sghair Ould M'Bareck and his Cabinet are clearing the way for the new military strongman Aug.3   Officers 'seize power'
  Army officers have announced the overthrow of President Ould Taya and creation of a ruling military council
Jan.11 Dakar motorcycle star dies on race

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Oct.2   Locusts invade capital   A giant swarm of locusts has invaded the city of Nouakchott. The plague is still in its early stages

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Jun.8     Rebel leader killed as coup fails  Forces loyal to president killed Col. Lamine Ouhd Ndeiane who was attempting to stage a coup and ended the mutiny   President Taya 'forced out'  Government ministries have been taken over by crowds of civilians. Mutineers have captured the state radio station



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2017
Mauritania Senate abolished in referendum
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2017 2017
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2017 2017
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2017 2017
War & Army
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2017 2017
Sports
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2017 2017
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2017 2017
Immigration
2014
Mauritanian president easily wins re-elect...
Disasters
2014 2014
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Crime
2014 2014
Crime
War & Army
2014 2014
War & Army
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2014 2014
Sports
Sea Disaster
2014 2014
Sea Disaster
Immigration
2014 2014
Immigration
2013
Mali refugees face 'appalling' camp
Disasters
2013 2013
Disasters
Crime
2013 2013
Crime
Mali refugees face 'appalling' camp
Sports
2013 2013
Sports
Sea Disaster
2013 2013
Sea Disaster
Mali refugees face 'appalling' camp
2012
Mauritania leader Abdelaziz shot
Gaddafi's intelligence chief held
Disasters
2012 2012
Disasters
Ex-Gadhafi spy chief extradited to Libya
War & Army
2012 2012
War & Army
Sports
2012 2012
Sports
Sea Disaster
2012 2012
Sea Disaster
Immigration
2012 2012
Immigration
2009
Aziz declares win in vote
Disasters
2009 2009
Disasters
Al Qaeda claims aid worker kidnappings
War & Army
2009 2009
War & Army
Sports
2009 2009
Sports
Sea Disaster
2009 2009
Sea Disaster
Immigration
2009 2009
Immigration
2008
Politics
2008 2008
Politics
Disasters
2008 2008
Disasters
Gunmen target Israeli embassy
Rengade officers stage coup
Dakar Rally canceled by organizers
Sea Disaster
2008 2008
Sea Disaster
Immigration
2008 2008
Immigration
2007
Mauritania refuses migrant boat
Migrants toss dozens of dead overboard
Hundreds of stranded migrants go ashore
Prosecutors probe 'al-Qaeda link'
War & Army
2007 2007
War & Army
Sports
2007 2007
Sports
Migrants toss dozens of dead overboard
Hundreds of stranded migrants go ashore
Migrants toss dozens of dead overboard
Hundreds of stranded migrants go ashore
Mauritania refuses migrant boat
2006
Politics
2006 2006
Politics
300 African migrants drown a month
40 migrants drown off Africa
200 immigrants intercepted
War & Army
2006 2006
War & Army
Australian rider killed on rally
300 African migrants drown a month
40 migrants drown off Africa
Immigration
2006 2006
Immigration
2005
PM, Cabinet resign
Capsized migrant boat 'kills 30'
Dakar motorcycle star dies on race
Crime
2005 2005
Crime
Officers 'seize power'
Dakar motorcycle star dies on race
Capsized migrant boat 'kills 30'
Immigration
2005 2005
Immigration
2004
Politics
2004 2004
Politics
Locusts invade capital
Crime
2004 2004
Crime
War & Army
2004 2004
War & Army
Sports
2004 2004
Sports
Sea Disaster
2004 2004
Sea Disaster
Immigration
2004 2004
Immigration
2003
Politics
2003 2003
Politics
Disasters
2003 2003
Disasters
Crime
2003 2003
Crime
Rebel leader killed as coup fails
President Taya 'forced out'
Sports
2003 2003
Sports
Sea Disaster
2003 2003
Sea Disaster
Immigration
2003 2003
Immigration

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