Boubacar Ould Messaoud, Mauritanian Antislavery Leader, Dies at 80

Boubacar Ould Messaoud, a prominent figure in the fight against slavery in Mauritania, has died at the age of 80. Despite imprisonment and harassment, he co-founded an organization dedicated to combating slavery in his West African nation.

25 Mar, 20:02 — 25 Mar, 20:02

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Boubacar Ould Messaoud, 80, Leader in Antislavery Fight in Mauritania

Despite being imprisoned and harassed, he helped found an organization to combat slavery in his West African nation.

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Boubacar Ould Messaoud, Mauritanian Antislavery Leader, Dies at 80

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