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09/07/2013

Opinion document: Mauritania and their vulnerability to Salafi jihadism in the Maghreb and the Sahel

Mauritania is suffering the impact of relevant security threats since its independence in 1960. The situation has been aggravated in recent years due to the emergence of the Jihadist terrorism. This terrorism, together with the effects of illicit trafficking in the area, makes Mauritania a weak state that is demanding additional efforts for reinforcing its security.

Author: Carlos Echeverría Jesús

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