Launch of training in Armed Conflicts, Human Rights

The Minister of National Defense, Mr. Hanena Ould Sidi, Supervised along with the chief of the general staff of armies, Lieutenant General Mr. Mohamed Bamba Meguet, the opening of a training session for trainers in the field of armed conflicts and Human Rights. The training, which will last for five days, falls within the framework of the project of support to the G5 military joint force, funded by the European Union, which aims to integrate Human Rights at the heart of the regional security responses. This program also intends to promote constructive dialogue to minimize the hazards and prevent civilian casualties during military and security interventions. On a speech on the occasion, the rear admiral Ahmed Benaouf, head of the 3rd Office at the General Staff of the Armies, expressed his joy at the launch of this training. He thanked the ambassador, head of the EU head of delegation to Mauritania, for supporting this initiative, which confirms Mauritania’s commitment to make Human Rights an integral component of any practical training for military units. On his part, the ambassador, head of European Union delegation to Mauritania, Mr. Giacomo Durazzo, said that this training is part of the EU support to the G5 joint military to make Human Rights and international law the group’s top priorities.