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Human Rights and Slavery in Mauritania: The Case of Biram Dah Abeid

Summary

This resolution addresses the arrest of anti-slavery activist Biram Dah Abeid and calls for the immediate release of all activists detained in Mauritania. It also demands stronger action from the Mauritanian government to eradicate persistent slavery and protect human rights.
10 18.12.2014
Other
justice
civil law
government
human rights
social policy
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The immediate release of Biram Dah Abeid and all other detained anti-slavery activists is demanded.
  • Mauritanian authorities are urged to stop using violence against peaceful protesters and to respect freedom of assembly.
  • The resolution calls for the effective enforcement of existing laws to prosecute slavery-related crimes rather than just symbolic gestures.
  • There is a strong call to dismantle racialized and hereditary slavery, particularly affecting the Haratin population.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Mauritania, in particular the case of Biram Dah Abeid MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Mauritania, in particular the case of Biram Dah Arbeid MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Mauritania, in particular the case of Biram Dah Arbeid MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Mauritania, in particular the case of Biram Dah Arbeid MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Mauritania, in particular the case of Biram Dah Arbeid MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Mauritania, in particular the case of Biram Dah Arbeid MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Mauritania, in particular the case of Biram Dah Arbeid MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Mauritania, in particular the case of Biram Dah Arbeid Mauritania, in particular the case of Biram Dah Abeid
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