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International Students Are Welcome in the U.S.

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 7, 2020 The United States has long been the destination of choice for international students, and we are pleased that many international students who had planned to study this fall in the United States may still have the opportunity to do so. The Department of Homeland Security has ...

By U.S. Embassy Mauritania | 13 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases

Allegations of Human Rights Violations and Abuses in the Sahel

PRESS STATEMENT MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JULY 9, 2020 The United States is deeply concerned by the growing number of allegations of human rights violations and abuses perpetrated by state security forces in the Sahel, including those documented by Human Rights Watch in its July 8 report, as well as those reported by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization ...

By U.S. Embassy Mauritania | 13 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases

Mauritania – Health Alert

Location:  Mauritania     Event: As of 06 July 2020, the Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed 4,827 cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania.      IMPORTANT: Air France is scheduled to conduct one-way flights from Nouakchott to Paris every week until the end of July. From Paris, there will be connecting flights to various airports in the United States. Travelers must purchase tickets directly from the Air France/Prestair office, ...

By U.S. Embassy Mauritania | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert

Ambassador Michael Dodman Independence Day Remarks

Dear Friends, Colleagues Good evening, bonsoir, assalamalekum • Every year on July 4th, Americans celebrate the independence of our country. Because of the health situation I am not hosting a traditional reception tonight. While I miss having the chance to see many friends and colleagues, I am grateful that this year my message can be ...

By U.S. Embassy Mauritania | 5 July, 2020 | Topics: Events, News

The Embassy of the United States is an active participant in the response to COVID-19 in Mauritania

Nouakchott- The Embassy of the United States is an active participant in the response to COVID-19 in Mauritania. Today, the United States government is supplying the Ministry of Health with 3,000 Viral Transportation Media (VTMs). These VTMs, which are a vital component of the COVID-19 testing process, were donated by the U.S. Department of Defense, and will strengthen Mauritania’s capacity to identify COVID-19 patients and safely transport ...

By U.S. Embassy Mauritania | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases

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