Mauritania: Black Mauritanians Suffer 'Slavery-Like' Conditions, Says UN

Generations of Africans face incestuous rape and discrimination in country that is west's ally against al-Qaida, says rights expert

Black Mauritanians are still subject to slavery-like practices, including sexual violence and discrimination, a UN human rights expert has said.

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