source: Adrar Info; Al Akhbar (Mauritania)
actor1: Protesters (Mauritania)
actor2: Police Forces of Mauritania (2009-2019)
location: Teveritt
notes: On 6 February 2021, the Mauritanian police and Gendarmerie dispersed a protest sit-in blocking the 'Hope road' held by residents (most of them women) in Teveritt (Trarza, Ouad Naga). Protesters were demanding the closure of a waste dump that they consider is presenting a danger to public health. Between 15 and 20 people were reportedly injured. [size=no report]