May 2011

1. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls on Mauritania to do more to eradicate slave-like practices

   03 May 2011

   Mauritania’s steps so far to eliminate slavery are welcome, she said, emphasizing the need for a strict implementation of a 2007 anti-slavery law. “Much more needs to be done to eradicate the perpetuation of slave-like practices,” Ms. Pillay said. “There is a need to integrate all victims in the chain of economic activities in the country, and to develop an awareness programme targeting the general public.”

September 2010

1. Mauritania: Report of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery

   20 September 2010

   Mrs Gulnara Shahinian, conducted an official mission to Mauritania from 24 October to 4 November 2009. The main objective of the mission was to look at the effectiveness of the Mauritanian policies, laws and specific programmes to combat slavery.

August 2007

1. Mauritanian MPs pass slavery law (BBC News)

   09 August 2007

   Mauritania's parliament has unanimously passed legislation making the practice of slavery punishable by up to 10 years in prison.