Malian authorities have urged their countrymen in Mauritania to stay away from unrest in the country following the death of a young Mauritanian in police custody. The Malian embassy in capital Nouakchott in a statement on Wednesday called Malian nationals to abide by rules of the hosting nation. “All Malians are required to strictly respect the laws of the host country, in accordance with the instructions of the highest Malian authorities”, the mission said. Mauritania’s police directorate did not give names of the countries where foreigner protestors stem from. The law reinforcement entity Monday reportedly indicated that the dead young Mauritanian passed away in hospital a few hours after being taken to a police station for questioning.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 01, 2023 12:51 UTC