HIBAPRESS – Sports
A Mauritanian government source announced today, Saturday, that the authorities have allowed former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, who is currently detained, to attend the funeral of his father and his burial.
The same source clarified that the authorities will provide the necessary arrangements to enable the former president to receive condolences from his family members and relatives.
Abdel Aziz Ould Ali, the father of the former Mauritanian president, passed away yesterday, Friday, in a private clinic, due to a health issue.
It is worth mentioning that the Mauritanian judiciary sentenced Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to 15 years in prison on charges related to money laundering and illicit enrichment during his rule, charges that the person in question denies.
