Nine Mauritanian political parties have condemned the reported assault on Baba ould Brahim, vice-president of the Rassemblement des forces démocratiques, inside the Nouakchott-Ouest courthouse, calling for an immediate and transparent investigation.
Nine Mauritanian political parties have issued a joint statement condemning what they describe as an assault on Baba ould Brahim, vice-president of the Rassemblement des forces démocratiques (RFD), inside the Nouakchott-Ouest courthouse. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday and has prompted calls for an immediate, independent, and transparent investigation into the circumstances, as well as for those responsible to be held accountable.
According to the parties, Baba ould Brahim was allegedly attacked before being detained and questioned at the police station located within the courthouse. The statement characterizes the incident as an affront to the dignity and physical integrity of a citizen and an abuse of authority by public officials.
Political Response and Demands
The signatory parties have demanded that authorities put an end to what they describe as arbitrary repression and abuse of power within public institutions. They insist that all individuals involved in the incident be brought to justice, emphasizing the need for respect for public freedoms, citizens' rights, and the rule of law.
The parties highlighted the seriousness of the event, noting that Baba ould Brahim is a prominent political figure and vice-president of one of Mauritania's oldest political parties. They argue that the incident raises broader concerns about the protection of civil liberties and the conduct of state institutions.
Support for RFD and Next Steps
The joint statement reaffirms the parties' support for Baba ould Brahim and calls on all public institutions and services to uphold fundamental rights and comply with legal standards. The parties stress that the law must apply equally to all and that no one should be above accountability.
The statement was signed by the Rassemblement des forces démocratiques, Parti du renouveau du mouvement démocratique (Tahadi), Parti de l'alternance démocratique, Parti Al-Sawab, Parti du rassemblement national pour la réforme et le développement (Tewassoul), Parti " La Mauritanie en avant ", Parti Waad, Parti Al-Omran, and Parti TAJ.
It remains to be seen how Mauritanian authorities will respond to these demands and whether an independent investigation will be launched into the incident at the Nouakchott-Ouest courthouse.
Source: saharamedias.net
