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Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi

president of Mauritania
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Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi served as Mauritania's first democratically elected president in March 2007. His presidency was marked by controversy, particularly when he appointed ministers previously associated with the regime of Maaouya Ould Sidi Ahmed Taya, some of whom faced accusations of corruption. This led to a political crisis, with a vote of no confidence in parliament and the departure of ruling-party members. In response to internal turmoil, the military staged a coup on August 6, 2008, removing Abdallahi from power. He was subsequently released after being held under house arrest for several months. The African Union imposed sanctions on Mauritania due to the military government's failure to restore civilian rule. New elections in July 2009 led to the coup leader, Ould Abdel Aziz, being affirmed in office.1

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

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