Presidential Elections: Acknowledgements, Protests Leading to Deaths of Protesters, and Escalating Tensions (video of candidate Biram)

July 3, 2024بواسطة sidiyahyaHome National News

Candidate Hamadi Sidi Mokhtar Mohamed Abdi acknowledged the presidential election results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission

Candidate Hamadi Sidi Mokhtar Acknowledges Election Results and Calls for National Unity

Candidate Hamadi Sidi Mokhtar Mohamed Abdi acknowledged the presidential election results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, confirming that the results collected by his campaign largely match the official results. In a press conference, he called on the elected president to strengthen the Islamic identity, address issues threatening national unity, fight corruption, and enhance democracy through an inclusive national dialogue. He also urged political and civil forces and citizens to prioritize national interest and maintain the country's stability and unity.

Ottooma Soumaré Calls for Future Consultation to Ensure Election Legitimacy and Praises His Campaign Quality

In a statement issued by Soumaré's media committee, it was noted that Ottooma Soumaré spoke with President-elect Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, emphasizing the need for consultative measures to ensure the legitimacy and credibility of future elections. Soumaré also discussed the obstacles that prevented the Mauritanian people from expressing their opinion freely and transparently. For his part, Ghazouani congratulated Soumaré on the quality of his campaign and expressed his commitment to working together for the benefit of Mauritania and its people.

Biram Dah Abeid Urges Citizens to Stay Vigilant and Rejects Presidential Election Results

دعا المرشح الرئاسي بيرام الداه اعبيد الجماهير إلى البقاء يقظة ومدافعة عن أصواتها بطرق سلمية، مؤكداً استعداده للحوار لحل أزمة البلاد السياسية والاجتماعية. وجدد رفضه لنتائج الانتخابات ووصفها بالمزورة، منتقداً اللجنة الوطنية المستقلة للانتخابات ووزير الداخلية محمد أحمد ولد محمد الأمين. كما اتهم النظام بوضع الموريتانيين أمام الأمر الواقع بالتزوير واغتصاب سنوات من حياتهم. شدد على سلمية نضاله وضرورة تجنب العنف، ودعا لفتح حوار شامل لحل الأزمة السياسية الحالية في البلاد

Deployment of Gendarmerie in Nouadhibou After Night Protests and Arrest of 100 People

Gendarmerie forces were deployed along the main Nimrouate road in Nouadhibou last night following night protests in the city. The gendarmerie closed the road from the Soukijim neighborhood to the fifth fountain, prohibiting vehicle passage. The night protests saw demonstrators chanting the name of IRA movement leader Biram Dah Abeid. The gendarmerie forces cracked down on the protests and arrested 100 people from different parts of the city.

Ministry of Interior Announces the Death of Three Protesters and Injuries Among Security Forces in Kaédi Protests

Ministry of Interior Announces the Death of Three Protesters and Injuries Among Security Forces in Kaédi Protests The Mauritanian Ministry of Interior announced the death of three protesters and serious injuries to two security personnel during protests against the election results in Kiffa. The ministry clarified that two of the protesters died in custody, while the third died in the hospital. The protests included acts of looting and vandalism, prompting the security forces to intervene and arrest some protesters. The ministry assured that the public prosecutor has opened a transparent investigation to determine the causes and circumstances of the deaths, and the public will be informed of the investigation's results as they become available.