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UN and caste-based slavery in Mauritania

UN TREATY BODIES

Mauritenia was examined by CERD in 2004 and by CRC in 2009, where both Committees expressed concern about the persistance of caste-based slavery.


UN SPECIAL PROCEDURES

The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, Mr. Diène visited Mauritania from 20 to 24 January 2008 at the Government’s invitation.


DOCUMENTATION

> Slavery in Mauritania (Anti-Slavery International website)

> Forced labour in Mauritania (Anti-Slavery International Briefing Paper 2008)