COUP IN MAURITANIA
September 03, 2008
September 03, 2008
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs issued the following press release:
The United States strongly condemns the military coup in Mauritania. Furthermore, the United States does not recognize the legitimacy of the High State Council and "cabinet" and considers these actions both undemocratic and a step backwards for Mauritania. We are deeply disappointed with the lack of progress in the restoration of constitutional rule an . . .
The United States strongly condemns the military coup in Mauritania. Furthermore, the United States does not recognize the legitimacy of the High State Council and "cabinet" and considers these actions both undemocratic and a step backwards for Mauritania. We are deeply disappointed with the lack of progress in the restoration of constitutional rule an . . .