Soldiers announce overthrow of Mauritanian president

A group of army officers in Mauritania today announced the overthrow of President Maaoya Sid’Ahmed Taya.

Soldiers announce overthrow of Mauritanian president
Wed, 03 Aug, 2005 - 17:07

A group of army officers in Mauritania today announced the overthrow of President Maaoya Sid’Ahmed Taya.

The group identified itself as the Military Council for Justice and Democracy and announced the coup through the state-run news agency.

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