Time is GMT + 8 hours Posted: 22-Nov-2008 01:44 hrs
The African Union and the European Union on Friday delayed imposing sanctions against Mauritania and decided to send a mission to meet military rulers who have failed to restore constitutional rule after an August coup.
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"The mandate of this mission is to hold talks with (deposed) president Sidi Ouild Sheikh Abdallahi as well as with the junta chief to seek a solution to the crisis ...," AU Commissioner for Peace and Security Ramtane Lamamra said.
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The aim was "a democratic and peaceful solution that can be accepted by all Mauritanians," he added. — AFP
