Three die in clashes following Mauritania election result

Biram Ould Dah Ould Abeid, centre, taking part in a rally among his supporters before the presidential election in Mauritania (Mamsy Elkeihel/AP)

Clashes in Mauritania between security forces and protesters rallying against the re-election of President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani left three people dead, authorities said on Tuesday.

An unspecified number of people were reported injured.