Human Rights in Mauritania - Governmental Attitude Regarding International and Nongovernmental Investigation of Alleged Violation

Governmental Attitude Regarding International and Nongovernmental Investigation of Alleged Violation

Several domestic and international human rights groups generally operated without government restriction in 2011, investigating and publishing their findings on human rights cases. Government officials were somewhat cooperative and responsive to their views.

An independent ombudsman organization, the National Commission on Human Rights, includes government and civil society representatives. In 2011, it actively monitored human rights and advocated for government action to correct violations.

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