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personal phone calls to foreign leaders, and gave a number of press interviews to the international media. In these he stated that his actions were legal, a response to "anti-constitutional" oppression by the previous government, and that although "forced to take power" he had no desire for power. He did not rule out running in the promised elections, however. A Saudi-based newspaper claimed that the
General was motivated by a combination of disgust at the corruption of those close to Abdallahi, but also over legal threats against Mohamed and others by the president regarding the behavior of the
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figures. Two small demonstrations were held on the day following the coup: one opposing the seizure of power, which was dispersed by the police with tear gas, and one march supporting the military, at which
Mohamed spoke. At that demonstration, marchers already carried life size photographs of Mohamed in military uniform. Within a week, a majority of the Mauritanian Parliament voted to authorize the coup, and on the 13th, Mohamed signed a decree appointing
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African Union which was put into effect on 6 February 2009. The sanctions against government and military officials who backed the August coup prevent travel to AU nations, the issuing of visas or travel documents to these individuals, and the seizure of bank assets within AU nations.
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television played an announcement said to be from the new military junta. According to an official statement released on 7 August Sidi's powers were terminated and
Mauritania would be governed on a transitional basis by an 11-member High Council of State, with Mohamed as the president of the council,
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political party elected
Mohamed as its president at the party's constituent assembly on 5 May 2009. In the presidential election held on 18 July 2009, Mohamed won a first-round majority of 52.58%. He then resigned as party leader on 2 August 2009, as the President of Mauritania cannot be a member of
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carried out a sanctions regime first agreed on 22 December 2008, and continued to recognize Sidi Ould Cheikh
Abdallahi as the Mauritanian Head of State. The largest opposition parties initially refused to take part in the election, calling it "predetermined" and a "farce". Ould Mohamed headed a list
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On 1 June 2022, the prosecutor ordered the referral of
Mohamed to the Criminal Court on charges of corruption, money laundering, and illicit enrichment. The court file estimated the sums embezzled by Mohamed at US$ 90 million; these assets consisted of 17 houses, 468 plots of land, several herds of
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where he successfully underwent heart surgery. According to his lawyer, Mohamed had fallen ill and suffered nose bleeds. In a statement, Mohamed's family claimed that the former president's poor health came as a result of the corruption scandal, stating that they "fear for his physical liquidation"
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The United States has consistently issued press releases from the
Department of State condemning the coup d'état as illegal and unconstitutional. The African Union has issued condemnation of General Aziz as well as travel bans and the freezing of assets of Aziz and those connected with the coup and
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Mohamed was non-fatally shot on 13 October 2012. Reports are conflicting as to where on his body
Mohamed was shot and whether the incident was an accident or an assassination attempt. The country's Communications Minister, Hamdi Ould Mahjoub, reported that the president was shot in the arm, while
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Council of State included five civilians, released on 7 August along with a statement that former government ministers could retain their jobs. By the end of the same day, this list had been revised, without public explanation, to include all military
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medical sources said it was in the abdomen. Initially, Mauritanian radio reported that Mohamed survived an assassination attempt, but Mohamed subsequently said that he was accidentally shot by an army unit and was successfully operated on for minor injuries. Witnesses claim Mohamed was directly
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In March 2021, a judge charged Mohamed and 10 other people in his inner circle, including one of his sons-in-law, several former prime ministers, and businessmen, with corruption. One of his lawyers then revealed that Mohamed refused to answer any questions from the judge. On 23 June 2021, a
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to meet with Mohamed, and Libya and Senegal eventually pronounced their support for the new government. In contrast, the Algerian government has stridently opposed the coup, even while quietly receiving a visit from Mohamed's close ally and the new Mauritanian Chief of Armed Forces,
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A mass defection in the ranks of the ruling PNDD-ADIL party on 4 August 2008 (two days before the coup) with 25 Parliamentary deputies and 23 senators was reported to have been inspired by military leaders, and would have left the president unable to govern.
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The coup government of General Mohamed promised that it would hold a free and fair election for president on 6 June 2009. On 5 February 2009, Mauritanian state media reported that the General would stand as a candidate for president in that election.
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threatened the coup leaders, and General Mohamed took the opportunity to stress his fidelity to the anti-terrorist operation which the United States government had funded in Mauritania since 2003 but suspended following the 6 August coup.
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and its replacement with Regional Councils, as well as merging the Islamic High Council and the national Ombudsman into a 'Supreme Council of the Fatwa'. The other one covered national symbols, including a proposal to change the
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by the regime which "failed in its attempts to liquidate him politically." When Mohamed was discharged from the hospital, he was allowed to return on 7 January 2022 to house arrest instead of jail due to his health issues.
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by adding a red band at the top and bottom to symbolize "the efforts and sacrifices that the people of Mauritania will keep consenting, to the price of their blood, to defend their territory", as well as modifying the
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were planning for a coup, but were attempting a strategy of political change by hiving "independent" parliamentarians off from the government, which would replace the President peacefully.
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as part of what was described as a political transition leading to a new election. He resigned from that post in April 2009 in order to stand as a candidate in the
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prosecutor speaking on condition of anonymity and the spokesman of the former president's party Djibril Ould Bilal confirmed that a judge transferred Mohamed from
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clan group, questioned the general's commitment to democracy and reversing the history of ethnic and class inequities in the nation.
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president told Mauritanians a majority in parliament would so that they could support the program of President.
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A conflict with the President was clearly growing in June 2008. At the end of June, the left-wing
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Mauritanie : vingt ans de prison ferme requis contre l'ex-président Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz
2705:"Mauritanie: une fuite dans la presse révèle l'ampleur de la fortune de Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz"
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with 21% of the vote and they gained 15 seats in parliament. The cause for this was because
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2006:"Mauritanie: Le général Ould Abdel Aziz candidat aux élections présidentielles prochaines"
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Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz: « Nous avons été contraints de prendre le pouvoir »
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L'UE met en garde la junte en Mauritanie contre un risque d'"isolement"
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Une majorité de parlementaires et de maires soutiennent le coup d'Etat
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2138:"Mauritania's president heads to France for treatment after shooting"
1376:, Union des Forces de Progrès – Mauritanie, Mohamed Baba 28 June 2008
526:. General Mohamed was also commander of the forces sent to apprehend
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1117:"Former Mauritanian president Aziz in jail over corruption charges"
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Biografías de Líderes Políticos es un servicio de la Fundació CIDOB
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2263:"Mauritania to Set Up Private TV Stations – The North Africa Post"
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until a new presidential election was held "as soon as possible".
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Common Africa Position (CAP) on the Post 2015 Development Agenda
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2614:"Mauritania's Detained Ex-president Has 'Successful' Heart Op"
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praised the elections for taking place relatively peacefully.
2785:""We intend to appeal": lawyer for Mauritania's ex-president"
994:"Mauritania's new leader takes oath in 1st peaceful transfer"
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1143:"سقوط الدكتاتور ضمن النظام الطبيعي للأشياء/ اعل ولد اصنيبه"
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602:. Mauritania television was taken off the air earlier, but
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Chef d'Etat-major particulier du Président de la République
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2290:"Mauritania – Campaign for 147 Legislative Seats Underway"
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U.S. Welcomes African Union's Call to Action on Mauritania
1026:"Le Haut Conseil d'Etat rend public un nouveau communiqué"
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Aziz with India's Minister of State for Mines and Steel
2583:"Mauritania's former president undergoes heart surgery"
2436:"Mauritania upholds conviction of anti-slave activists"
1976:"US Cuts Non-Humanitarian Aid to Mauritania After Coup"
1945:"Special Forces Support Pan Sahel Initiative in Africa"
1431:, Taqadoumy, (via w-sahara.blogspot.com). 4 August 2008
412:. After the 2008 coup, Mohamed became president of the
2110:"Mauritania's president-elect resigns as party leader"
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983:. Cidob.org (8 January 2009). Retrieved 12 July 2013.
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in June 2003 and a military uprising in August 2004.
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President of the High Council of State of Mauritania
2406:"Mauritanian president marches to fight hate speech"
2008:. Agence Nouakchott d'Information. 5 February 2009.
1391:"Mauritania forces stage coup after officers sacked"
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Mohamed during transitional presidency January 2009.
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2203:"Mauritanian leader flown to France after shooting"
2070:"Mauritania coup leader cedes power to seek office"
673:the illegal seizure of the Mauritanian government.
656:Neighboring support was somewhat forthcoming, with
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1389:Fertey, Vincent; Sylla, Ibrahima (6 August 2008).
1050:"MAURITANIE. La victoire d'un "serial putschiste""
3127:Chairpersons of the Organisation of African Unity
1689:Mauritania coup chief leads march through capital
1462:"Mauritania army stages coup; junta takes charge"
1319:, Ahmed Ould Soueidi, Le journal Challenge, 2007.
772:targeted by men who ran away after the shooting.
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1538:Mauritania coup commander leads march in capital
3529:Union for the Republic (Mauritania) politicians
2644:"Detained ex-Mauritania president hospitalised"
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1787:Editorial, Préserver la stabilité mauritanienne
1502:Communiqué relatif à la situation en Mauritanie
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1078:"Mauritarian coup leader sworn in as president"
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1815:, Bladi & Aujourd'hui le Maroc, 13 August.
1806:Le Maroc, vers la reconnaissance des Généraux?
1511:, President of France, Publié le 8 August 2007
1310:L'ère des généraux après celle des colonels...
552:party reported that they believed Mohamed and
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1248:, themoornextdoor.wordpress.com (26 May 2008)
937:On 29 December 2021, Mohamed was admitted to
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1621:Mauritanie : Accueil Actualité à la Une
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1348:Why Jihadis Heart Mauritania (Bled l-Moops)
1173:Biographie du nouveau Président mauritanien
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888:Since 2015 many protests were held against
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1441:"Generals Seize Power in Mauritanian Coup"
514:Under President Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi
155:30 January 2014 – 30 January 2015
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2046:. Agence France-Presse. 6 February 2009.
1258:Mohammed ould Abdelaziz: Curriculum Vitae
483:A military coup on 3 August 2005, led by
16:President of Mauritania from 2009 to 2019
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1267:. w-sahara.blogspot.com (6 August 2008).
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1593:Coup in Mauritanian: The Final Moments
1483:What next for Mauritania coup leaders?
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909:2019 Mauritanian presidential election
795:In April 2010 Aziz and the leaders of
696:2009 Mauritanian presidential election
198:6 August 2008 – 15 April 2009
84:5 August 2009 – 1 August 2019
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2746:from the original on 4 September 2023
2169:"Mauritania President Abdelaziz shot"
2012:from the original on 16 February 2012
1893:from the original on 17 December 2008
1775:junta issues decree specifying powers
1630:. Cridem.org. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
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2795:from the original on 5 December 2023
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2673:Spiegel, Justine (10 January 2022).
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2179:from the original on 15 October 2012
2144:from the original on 15 October 2012
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1924:from the original on 29 October 2008
1872:, James Copnall BBC, 14 August 2008.
1492:, James Copnall, BBC, 6 August 2008.
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450:Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz was born in
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2624:from the original on 3 January 2022
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2201:Prieur, Laurent (14 October 2012).
1883:"Al-Qaeda 'warning' for Mauritania"
1772:, Issue No. 910, 14–20 August 2008.
1737:, 14 August 2008– NOUAKCHOTT (AFP).
1193:Mauritanians report on today's coup
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823:Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Mohamed Lemine
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2072:, Associated Press, 15 April 2009.
1863:Mauritania strongman steps forward
1796:, Le Matin, Morocco 6 August 2008.
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807:meet to tackle against terrorism.
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817:As for that in his party won the
716:Ba Mamadou his interim successor.
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2933:Chairperson of the African Union
2288:Africa, All (11 November 2013).
1955:from the original on 19 May 2008
1678:. taqadoumy.com (11 August 2008)
1654:. taqadoumy.com (11 August 2008)
1543:Mauritanian general defends coup
1460:Mohamed, Ahmed (6 August 2008).
1450:, The Media Line, 6 August 2008.
1403:from the original on 7 June 2015
1191:Ethan Zuckerman (3 August 2005)
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2498:(in French). 1 August 2019.
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2082:'It's a pretend resignation'
939:Nouakchott Military Hospital
646:Prime Minister of Mauritania
642:Moulaye Ould Mohamed Laghdaf
570:2008 Mauritanian coup d'état
479:2005 Mauritanian coup d'état
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1912:Donna Miles (16 May 2005).
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1182:, Taqadoumy – 6 August 2008
1145:. Taqadoumy. Archived from
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386:Muḥammad Wald 'Abd al-'Azīz
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1652:Un nouveau membre du HCE
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2770:3 November 2023 at the
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1367:Chantage au coup d'Etat
391:president of Mauritania
367:Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz
299:Mariam Mint Ahmed Aicha
72:President of Mauritania
39:Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz
2911:Mohamed Ould Ghazouani
2734:Cridem (1 June 2022).
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2084:. AFP. 16 April 2009.
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1759:Dangerous flirtations
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2650:. 31 December 2021.
2233:"Mauritania profile"
1986:on 11 September 2008
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3509:Mauritanian Muslims
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2791:. 5 December 2023.
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103:Yahya Ould Hademine
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