Discrimination, Societal Abuses, and Trafficking in Persons
The constitution and statutes of Mauritania provide for the equality for all citizens regardless of race, national origin, sex, or social status and prohibit racial or ethnic propaganda. But the government in 2011 often favored individuals on the basis of racial and tribal affiliation, social status, and political ties.
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