Reconciliation Processes in Africa: Mauritania

This collection of Internet resources includes selected country-specific case study experiences that are helping and/or hindering reconciliation processes in Africa at international, regional, national, and communal levels. Although selective, inclusion of a site by no means constitutes endorsement by the African and Middle Eastern Division of the Library of Congress. Every source listed here was successfully tested before being added to the list. Users, however, should be aware that a successful connection may sometimes require several attempts.

For additional research and bibliographic materials on reconciliation processes in African countries consult the Library's online catalog.


The BASES OF HUMANITARIAN THOUGHT IN THE PULAAR SOCIETY OF MAURITANIA AND SENEGAL  (http://www.icrc.org/web/eng/siteeng0.nsf/iwpList169/065C533B8B188E4AC1256B66005C6AA8)
Dr. Ly Djibril discusses the secular traditions of respect for the individual and community in managing conflict and suffering on the African continent. The focus is on the reconciliation processes of the Haalpulaaren civilization of Senegal and Mauritania. Written also in French, Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese.
 
COUNTRY STUDIES. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS FEDERAL RESEARCH DIVISION  (http://www.country-studies.com/mauritania/the-haidalla-regime.html)
Discussion on the Haidalla Regime peace treaty signed by Mauritania officials and Polisario of Algeria to end claim over Western Sahara.
 
PEACBUILDING PORTAL  (http://www.un.org/esa/peacebuilding/peace%5Fbuilding%5Fportal%5Fpresentation.pdf)
This United Nations Development Program(UNDP) site provides information on NGOs working in conflict prevention, management resolution, peacebuilding, and post conflict in sub-Saharan African countries of Niger, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania and as well as other regions of the continent.
 

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