Press Release: European Commission congratulates Mauritanian people and authorities on smooth running of presidential elections

The European Commission congratulates the Mauritanian people, the political players and the transition authorities on the completion of the second round of presidential elections in March 2007. It considers that these elections – the final stage of the electoral cycle which began with the constitutional referendum of 25 June 2006 – were open, credible and transparent. The smooth running of the elections reflects the determination of the Mauritanian people to see democracy strengthened in their country. The successful electoral process confirms the success of Mauritania’s political transition and the prospect of its returning to a state of constitutional order by the deadline set by the Military Council for Justice and Democracy.

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