A nationwide strike brought Mauritania to a standstill on Monday, as schools, universities and markets closed in protest against Israel’s war in Gaza and US support for the campaign. Organised through social media and endorsed by unions, the action marks the country’s second major strike since October, according to regional media.
Doctors joined the walkout, with their union launching a broader strike that exempts only emergency services. Education unions urged teachers to suspend work, citing solidarity with Palestinians and the targeting of civilians and hospitals in Gaza.
Thousands rallied outside the US Embassy in Nouakchott, waving Palestinian flags and chanting anti-American slogans. The protest coincided with large-scale demonstrations across the region, including Morocco, Jordan, Tunisia and Yemen.
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