On October 4, 2026, a delegation from Mauritania's National Human Rights Committee, led by its chairman, Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Dahy, conducted a visit to the detention facilities of individuals arrested in the "bloggers' file" case. The committee aimed to assess the conditions of the detainees and ensure their rights were being respected. The delegation also included the committee's secretary-general, Mohamed Ould Ibrahim.
During the visit, the committee members met with the detainees and observed their living conditions firsthand. According to the committee's statement, the detainees were found to be residing in suitable and equipped accommodations, receiving adequate food, and having access to necessary medical care and health services. The committee noted that the detainees did not exhibit any signs of mistreatment.
The National Human Rights Committee's visit was part of its ongoing efforts to monitor the situation and ensure that the rights and dignity of the detainees are respected. The committee's chairman, Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Dahy, and his delegation interacted with the detainees, listened to their concerns, and verified that their detention conditions met the required standards.
The committee's statement emphasized that no complaints of mistreatment were received during the visit. The committee members expressed satisfaction with the conditions they observed, indicating that the detainees were being treated in accordance with the law and international human rights standards.
The "bloggers' file" case has garnered significant attention in Mauritania, with concerns raised about freedom of expression and the treatment of journalists and bloggers. The National Human Rights Committee's visit aimed to provide an independent assessment of the situation and ensure that the detainees' rights were being protected.
The committee's efforts to monitor the situation and ensure the respect of human rights are part of its mandate to promote and protect human rights in Mauritania. The committee's visit to the detention facilities demonstrates its commitment to transparency and accountability in the treatment of detainees.
The National Human Rights Committee will continue to monitor the situation and ensure that the rights and dignity of the detainees are respected. The committee's report on the visit will likely provide further insights into the conditions of the detainees and the measures being taken to address concerns raised about their treatment.
Key points
- The National Human Rights Committee found that detainees in the "bloggers' file" case were being held in suitable conditions with access to adequate food and medical care.
