Mauritania
By Letters To The Editor Seydou Coulibaly (09/24/05)
The September 22 article about Mauritania was interesting to read but let me point out that you and the President Moawiya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya were not the only people upset about the coup d'etat. There are thousands of people who are opposed to the event of August 3rd, 2005. Ould Taya is a good man who has worked hard to better his country. Although there were some problems in Mauritania, one must recognize the achievements of president Taya. When he came to power, Mauritania didn't have any democratic institution. It didn't have a parliament nor a constitution. only four Mauritanian towns had electricity. When he was forced out while attending the funeral of king Fahd of Saudi Arabia, he left behind him a constitution, a parliament, a senate, and all major towns in Mauritania had electricity, access to good drinking water, and hospitals. President Moawiya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya also developed good relations with all countries of the world including the USA and the state of Israel. He made Mauritania the third country from the arabic league, after Egypt and Jordan to have full diplomatic ties with Israel. He also did not hesitate to engage in the war against international terrorism. Therefore, Mauritanians strongly believe that the event of August 3rd, 2005 is a threat to vital national interests of both the USA and Mauritrania. For that reason, it is important that Americans and Mauritanians work together for the return of constitutional order in Mauritania.
Seydou Coulibaly
Vice- President Democrates Sans Frontiere
2012 South Redfield Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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