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Mauritania: Calls to amend constitution
The issue revolves around the call to revise the Mauritanian constitution to officially recognize the "Haratin" community, to which descendants of former slaves belong, and to activate a policy of positive discrimination aimed at improving their economic, social, and political conditions. More than 242 individuals from this group signed the petition, demanding equal rights, political positions, and important jobs, with the goal of correcting the historical injustice they have suffered and reducing social disparities. In contrast, some politicians and human rights activists oppose these demands, considering them a threat to national unity. They emphasize the importance of merit and transparency in employment, asserting that justice should be based on law and merit, not on societal divisions rooted in identity. They also believe that addressing the legacy of slavery can be achieved through comprehensive policies without constitutional changes that might open the door to division.
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