Mauritania: two abolitionist MPs pardoned by the president

The Mauritanian president pardoned two MPs convicted of undermining state symbols.

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Mariem Cheikh Dieng and Gamou Achour Salem were imprisoned for their abolitionist fight.

This pardon follows international pressure for human rights.

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