Army overthrows Mauritania govt

The government of Mauritania was overthrown by an Army coup today.

Army overthrows Mauritania govt
Wed, 06 Aug, 2008 - 15:39

The government of Mauritania was overthrown by an Army coup today.

Army officers announced a new junta was in control of the west African nation which will be led by the head of the presidential guard.

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