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Mauritanian bloggers detained for republishing story (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News April 5, 2019

Two popular bloggers in Mauritania, Abderrahmane Weddady and Sheikh Ould Jiddou, have been detained for republishing and commenting on a story that had made the headlines in various international media outlets.
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