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Mustapha Ould Salek

Mauritanian head of state
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Mustapha Ould Salek was a Mauritanian military officer who led a coup d'état that deposed President Moktar Ould Daddah in July 1978. This action followed growing dissatisfaction with Daddah's policies, particularly the costly involvement in the conflict over Western Sahara. Ould Salek served as head of state for a brief period, resigning in June 1979. His successor continued efforts to withdraw Mauritania from the Western Sahara conflict.12

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  1. Mauritania - Presidency of Maaouya Ould Sidi Ahmed Taya (1984–2005)
  2. Moktar Ould Daddah
  3. Mauritania - Coups of 2005 and 2008 and the return to stability

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