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Censorship is a problem for journalists in Mauritania, though conditions for the press appeared somewhat better in 2001 than in the previous year, based on the annual report of Reporters Without Borders. Papers produced by non-governmental organizations and by the private press are more open in their criticism of government officials and policies and of the opposition parties than are the state-owned papers. As the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor expressed it in their annual report for January through December 2001, "Antigovernment tracts, newsletters, and petitions circulated widely in Nouakchott and other towns."
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Mauritania is expected to achieve 6.2% growth rate at the end of 2007, corresponding to a rise of 2.1% compared to last year, according to the minister of Finance and Economy, Abderahmane Ould Hama Vezaz. The inflation rate is likely to remain high around 7%. [Pana 06/08/07]
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Middle of 13th century: Nomads of Arab origin, especially the Beni Hassan tribe, move into Mauritania. This brought on a number of conflicts between the immigrants and original population. This conflict lasted for about 400 years, with numerous wars and clashes.
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High levels of mistrust after nearly thirty years of military and dictatorial rule left Mauritania ill-prepared to restructure itself after the coup, and greatly exacerbated the ethnic tensions under the prior regime. In past programs, NDI has sponsored town hall meetings with civil society organizations and policymakers, fostered youth political participation and conducted a variety of activities to promote women's participation in political life.
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In fiscal year 1989, the U.S. provided $5.8 million in food aid to Mauritania and $2.2 million in development assistance. Another $150,000 was provided for Mauritania's coastal-security program and $100,000 under the International Military and Education Training Program. Aid figures for fiscal year 1990 had not been finalized by the end of 1989.
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Oil to flow in two years: after years of waiting, it now seems certain that Mauritania will be producing oil in the next two years. Simon Taggart analyses what this will mean in terms of generating revenues and how it will impact on people's lives.(Mauritania)
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