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Mauritania braces for new social protests
[Maghrebia] Mauritania's 25 February Movement announced a series of new protests this month, Journal Tahalil reported on Sunday (April 17th). The youth group called for peaceful demonstrations to begin April 18th in the Nouakchott neighbourhoods of Toujounine and Dar Naim. The sit-ins at the capital city's prefecture offices will run through April 23rd, with a large rally planned for April 25th.Meanwhile, ...back at the laboratory the fumes had dispersed, to reveal an ominous sight... teachers' unions SNES and SIPES will begin a three-day strike on May 8th, Pana reported. Demands include increased transport and housing allowances. Posted by: Fred 2011-04-20 |
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