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West and Central African migrants and asylum seekers trying to leave or transit through Mauritania have been arrested, tortured, raped, robbed and subjected to racist treatment, according to a report released this week by Human Rights Watch that documented serious rights violations over the past five years.
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Migrants in Mauritania have been arrested tortured raped robbed and subjected to racist treatment according to Human Rights Watch
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Claim Maker
Human Rights Watch
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2025-08-29",
    "location": "Mauritania",
    "time_period": "past five years",
    "organization": "Human Rights Watch",
    "human_rights_violations": [
        "arrested",
        "tortured",
        "raped",
        "robbed",
        "racist treatment"
    ]
}
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Migration Human Rights
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9fc89a11-555d-4645-8ae0-91338d27c567
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM (5 days ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM (5 days ago)

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More Than 130 People Are Feared Dead in West Africa Boat Tragedy
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A boat capsized off Mauritania's coast, killing at least 70 and leaving over 60 missing. Most passengers were from Gambia and Senegal, attempting a dangerous journey to Europe.

Boat Capsizing
Migration
West Africa
Humanitarian Crisis
Refugees
Maritime Accidents

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