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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CourtsHeathrowPlace: NouakchottPlace: Sahara DesertPlace: MauritaniaPlace: AfricaPerson: primePerson: Mohamed Ould Abdel AzizPerson: President Sidi Ould Cheikh AbdallahiPerson: Prime Minister Yahya Ould Ahmed WaqefPerson: AbdallahiPerson: Ely Ould Mohamed VallPerson: MauritaniansPerson: Maaoya Sid’Ahmed Ould TayaEvent: 2007 Christmas EveEvent: Dakar RallyOrganisation: ArmyOrganisation: MauritaniaOrganisation: government of MauritaniaOrganisation: al Qaida
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