Arab Spring Continues as Opposition Calls For Democratic Government Against Mauritania Dictator

Mauritania leader refuses to resign amid protests

AFP – Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz said Monday he will not resign, despite weeks of protests by the opposition who accuse him of despotism and mismanagement. “I have no intention of leaving power because I think that in a democracy, change must be done through the ballot box.” Abdel Aziz | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles