VOICED: Black Mauritanians fear state discrimination

The video discusses protests by black Mauritanians against a government census they claim is discriminatory, turning them into second-class citizens. The protests have led to clashes with security forces, resulting in injuries and a death. The video highlights the challenges faced by black Mauritanians in proving their identity due to biased census agents and lack of documentation. Politicians deny differential treatment but express a desire to address these issues. The historical context of black Mauritanians fleeing repression in the 1980s is also covered, with fears of renewed exile due to the census.

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