Mauritania tightens noose on bloggers
The defamation and slander charges against Mauritanian blogger Abderrahmane Ould Weddady point to the continued and systematic clampdown on online dissent.
Leveraging the digital space to combat human trafficking
Through its study of the role of the internet in human trafficking, the African Legal Think Tank on Women’s Rights realised it’s possible to use the same technology to curb the illegal practice.
Mauritanian reporter arrested for questioning government spending
Despite the lack of an arrest warrant, editor and journalist Abdellahi Mohamed Ould Atigha was dragged from his home by police and detained for 2 days.
Online critics under constant threat in Mauritania
Online rights are under threat in Mauritiania as authorities detain freelance jouranalist Mohamed Salem Kerkoub and threaten bloggers Mohamed Haibeitna Delchoul and Bilal Abdarrahmane for assisting him.
Release of journalists applauded by the Media Foundation for West Africa
The Media Foundation for West Africa celebrates the release of blogger Mohamed Ali Ould Abdel Aziz and journalists Abdou Ould Tajeddine and Cheikh Ould Mami.
Internet restored and media practitioners released in Mauritania
Mauritania switches internet back on and releases anti-slavery activist and journalist Ahmed Ould Wedia, Camara Seydi Moussa, the director of publication of “La Nouvelle Expression” newspaper, and opposition politician Samba Thiam.
Outspoken Mauritanian critic arbitrarily detained
Ahmedou Ould Wediaa, a journalist from Mauritania’s private television channel El Mourabitoune, was arrested and is being detained by the police. His family and friends are worried because his whereabouts are unknown.
Mauritania disrupts internet for the third time in less than a month
Mauritanian authorities disrupted social media for the third time in a month. The blocking on mobile phone connectivity followed opposition protests following the dispute of results of the recently held presidential elections.
Mauritanian President urged to release detained blogger before leaving office
Twelve media freedom and human rights advocacy organisations are urging Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to release citizen journalist and blogger Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mohamed Mkhaitir before leaving office in 5 weeks.
Mauritanian government authorises disruption of internet services and blocks social media platforms
The Mauritanian government interrupted internet services and blocked access to all social media platforms in the country for 10 hours, on 3 consecutive days, to prevent cheating during exams.
Biram Dah Abeid: A profile
In Mauritania, slavery is not something you read about in books. It is a living institution. An institution Biram Dah Abeid is paying a dear price to abolish.
Mauritanian bloggers detained for republishing story
Two popular bloggers in Mauritania, Abderrahmane Weddady and Sheikh Ould Jiddou, have been detained for republishing and commenting on a story that had made the headlines in various international media outlets.
Joint statement calls for release of Mauritanian blogger Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mohamed
In a joint statement 32 human rights and free speech NGOs are demanding the release of Mauritanian blogger Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mohamed who is being held incommunicado even thought he was supposed to have been freed a year ago.
Mauritanian journalists arrested for defamation and released after eight days
Two journalists from two different publications were arrested for defamation and only released after a sit in staged by fellow colleagues.