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Government of Mauritania disclaims ties to visit of RSF advisor

Mauritanian Authorities Refute Link to Mohamed Al-Mukhtar's Visit, Advisor to Sudan's RSF Commander, Regarding Unspecified Location

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Mauritanian authorities refute claims of involvement in Mohamed Al-Mukhtar's visit, political and legal advisor to the commander of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Government of Mauritania disclaims ties to visit of RSF advisor

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The Mauritanian government has dismissed any connection to the recent trip of Mohamed Al-Mukhtar, the political and legal advisor to the commander of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), asserting it was a personal, privately-invited visit, not an official one. This, according to RT Arabic.

During a press conference in Nouakchott yesterday evening, El-Houssein Ould Meddou, the Minister of Culture and government spokesperson, made the clarification. Al-Mukhtar, it seems, attended events organized by a religious body tied to the Qadiriyya order in West Africa, and a gathering in the Nimjatt village, Trarza region, western Mauritania, last Friday.

The visit has ignited a heated debate in Mauritania, with citizens demanding government action to expel Al-Mukhtar. The call comes in light of accusations linking him to "genocidal crimes against Sudanese civilians" due to his alleged involvement in the armed rebellion led by the RSF in Sudan.

Severe Allegations and International Concern

The United Nations Chief has expressed alarm over the escalating violence and displacement in Sudan's North Darfur. The RSF, of which Al-Mukhtar is an advisor, has been embroiled in these conflicts, leading to significant displacement and violence.

Balancing Act

The government's denial of official involvement in Al-Mukhtar's visit can be seen as an effort to mitigate the controversy and maintain public trust, given the gravity of the allegations against the RSF. However, the visit hints at the intricate dance of regional relations, as governments strive to juggle domestic and international pressures.

Regional Implications

This incident reflects broader regional dynamics, including the potential political implications of hosting figures tied to conflict zones. The situation serves as a reminder of the need for careful diplomacy to prevent fueling regional conflicts or appearing to condone alleged human rights abuses.

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  1. The press conference held by El-Houssein Ould Meddou, the Minister of Culture and government spokesperson in Mauritania, clarified that Mohamed Al-Mukhtar's recent visit was personal and privately invited, not official.
  2. Al-Mukhtar, an advisor to the commander of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), attended events organized by a religious body tied to the Qadiriyya order in West Africa and a gathering in Nimjatt village, Trarza region, western Mauritania.
  3. The visit has sparked heated debates among Mauritanian citizens, calling for government action to expel Al-Mukhtar due to accusations linking him to "genocidal crimes against Sudanese civilians."
  4. The United Nations Chief has expressed alarm over the escalating violence and displacement in Sudan's North Darfur, with the RSF, of which Al-Mukhtar is an advisor, involved in these conflicts.
  5. News reports suggest the government's denial of official involvement in Al-Mukhtar's visit may be an attempt to mitigate controversy and maintain public trust amidst grave allegations against the RSF.
  6. The visit has broader regional implications, reflecting the potential political implications of hosting figures tied to conflict zones and the need for careful diplomacy to prevent fueling regional conflicts or appearing to condone alleged human rights abuses.
  7. Al Jazeera, Reuters, Sudan Tribune, and The Africa Report have all covered the controversial visit in their general news sections.
  8. The Mauritanian government, in its report to the United Nations regarding the situation, has invited UN officials to investigate Al-Mukhtar's involvement in the alleged human rights abuses attributed to the RSF in Sudan.

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