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.

By Adam Nossiter

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