"Mauritanian authorities open an investigation into the Chagat incidents between prospectors and the National Guard"

The Mauritanian authorities have started an investigation into the recent events that occurred in the Chagat areas, in northern Mauritania, which resulted in injuries among several prospectors during clashes with the National Guard. The conflict arose from the authorities' verification of exploration documents from a Russian company specialized in gold mining, which was accused by local prospectors of attempting to mine in their areas. The prospectors' objections to the company's activities, especially its water exploration, led to acts of violence and vandalism against the company's equipment. The authorities have announced an investigation aimed at restoring security and peace in the region and ensuring justice, according to a trade union source.