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Mauritania: Flooding Causes Casualties and Infrastructure Damage
Location:
جيكني, Hodh Ech Chargui, Mauritania, Mauritania, Sahel
Néma, mauritania, Mauritania, Sahel
Incident Date:
August 26, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.00
Deaths:
2
Fatalities type:
- Civilian
Summary:
On August 26, 2024, a technical committee in Mauritania reported the death of a child in the village of Fèrenni in the Djiguenni district and the recovery of another child's body in Néma, both due to flooding. The floods also caused the collapse of classrooms in the villages of Loueid 2, Vetila, and Drisset El Beyedh, as well as damage to homes, shops, and livestock in various locations, including Néma, Jraif, and Abnaba. Additionally, [...]
Mauritania: Spain Faces Record Migration Surge Amidst Sahel Instability
Location:
nouakchott, mauritania, Mauritania, Sahel
Incident Date:
August 20, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.00
Summary:
Spain is experiencing a significant increase in migration pressure, exacerbated by rising departures from Mauritania and instability in the Sahel. From January 1 to August 15, 2024, Spain recorded 31,155 migrant arrivals, a 66% increase from the previous year. The Canary Islands, in particular, saw over 22,000 arrivals, more than double the previous year's figures, with a dramatic 524% rise in January.
Concerns are mounting over the dangerous migration route from Mauritania, with 13,000 migrants [...]
Mauritania: Persistent Water Shortage in Basra
Location:
basra, Mauritania, Mauritania, Sahel
Incident Date:
August 5, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.00
Summary:
The ongoing water shortage, a severe issue for over a year in Basra (Sebkha), has returned. Several neighborhoods in the western suburbs have been without running water for five days, frustrating residents. This crisis is especially challenging during the summer heat. Historically, water supply in Basra has been sporadic, with residents accessing water every third day at late hours. In recent weeks, the situation has worsened, leaving people without water daily, forcing them to [...]
Mauritania: Thousands of Mauritanians flee Mali’s war zones return home
Location:
باسكنو, Hodh Ech Chargui, Mauritania, Mauritania, Sahel
Incident Date:
July 29, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.50
Summary:
Data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) indicates that more than 31,000 Mauritanians have returned to Mauritania due to insecurity and incidents taken along the border with Mali. The statistics were collected between June 4 and July 2, 2024, in the Hodh Charghi region of Mauritania.
The returnees are expected to increase the populations of communities in Bassikounou, Dhar, Megve, Vassala, and Adel Baghrou, adding strain to these already resource-limited localities. The returning population [...]
Mauritania: 15 Dead and Over 160 Missing in Shipwreck Off Mauritania’s Coast
Location:
Nouakchott, Mauritania, Mauritania, Sahel
Incident Date:
July 24, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.50
Deaths:
15
Fatalities type:
- Foreign national
Summary:
On July 22, 2024, a boat carrying around 300 people sank off the coast of Mauritania, resulting in 15 confirmed deaths and over 160 people missing. The vessel, which had set sail from northern Gambia towards the Canary Islands, capsized just a few kilometers from Nouakchott. Mauritanian coastguards rescued about 120 people, including women and children, and discovered the deceased. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is assisting the survivors and continuing efforts to [...]
Mauritania: Heavy Rains in Gorgol Cause Collapse of Dam and Bridge
Location:
Gorgol, Mauritania, Mauritania, Sahel
Incident Date:
July 24, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.50
Summary:
On July 24, 2024, heavy rains in the Gorgol region led to the collapse of the recently restored Monguel Dam. Additionally, flooding caused the partial collapse of the Njekoudi bridge on the road connecting Lexeiba to Azguilem, detaching it from the paved road. Gorgol is a region in southern Mauritania, located near the border with Senegal. It is part of Mauritania's administrative divisions and is known for its agricultural activities and proximity to the [...]
Mauritania claims it foiled coup attempt
Location:
nouakshot, Mauritania, Sahel
Incident Date:
July 1, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.50
Summary:
Mauritania's Minister of the Interior, Mohamed Ahmed Ould Mohamed Lemine, held a press conference to address alleged failed attempt to destabilize the country, attributed to supporters of a presidential candidate from the June 29, 2024 election. He emphasized that due to the vigilance of the Ministry and security forces, these efforts to disrupt public order were thwarted. The Minister reassured citizens that the state can guarantee their safety and urged them to continue their [...]
Mauritania: Three killed in election protests
Location:
Mauritania, Mauritania, Sahel
Incident Date:
July 2, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.50
Deaths:
3
Fatalities type:
- Civilian
Arrests:
200
Summary:
In Mauritania, three people were killed in clashes between police and protesters who alleged election rigging. More than 200 people were arrested within 24 hours following demonstrations in various regions, including Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, and towns in the valley. Approximately 100 arrests were made in both Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, with around 70 people detained in Gorgol and Brakna. The arrests were carried out by the police, gendarmerie, and guard forces during the simultaneous demonstrations that [...]