source: Adrar Info; Al Akhbar (Mauritania)
actor1: Protesters (Mauritania)
actor2: Military Forces of Mauritania (2009-2019) Gendarmerie
location: Teveritt
notes: On 2 January 2021, the Mauritanian Gendarmerie dispersed tents erected as part of an open-in held by residents in Teveritt (Trarza, Ouad Naga). Protesters were demanding the closure of a waste dump that they consider is presenting a danger to public health. 16 people were arrested. [size=no report]