On October 21, a court official accompanied by seven police cars arrived at the home of the Comi family, located in the center of the "L" neighborhood near "Mauritania Alwan". The family was ordered to vacate the premises immediately without any additional judicial action, causing chaos. The family, including a young mother who had recently given birth and a sick teenager, was left in a desperate situation.
The Comi family had been living in the house for years, but it is at the center of a legal dispute. Ahmed Salem Ould Sidi claims ownership of the house, but according to Atiam, who has been following the case since its inception, he has no valid legal documents to support his claim. The Comi family, on the other hand, has documentation that shows they purchased the house after obtaining a loan from the BMDC bank, which they partially repaid.
The BMDC bank was one of several banks that were liquidated by the Central Bank of Mauritania, leading to the creation of the ARCB agency. The Comi family had sent money to a former high-ranking government official to pay off the remaining debt, and they obtained a "release" document from the mortgage, which is now being disputed by a third party. This third party claims to have purchased the mortgage for 3 million ouguiya, but there is no documentation to support this claim.
Atiam, who was the court clerk at the time of the events, says that the claimant, Ahmed Salem Ould Sidi, had fled for 17 years when he was summoned to appear before the criminal court. Now, his sons have taken over the case, but Atiam believes they are wasting their time. The Comi family has the legal documents to challenge the forged mortgage, and the "release" document from the ARCB agency supports their claim.
The forced eviction of the Comi family has sparked concerns about the rule of law and human rights in Mauritania. The family has been left to camp in the street, and they have been subjected to police harassment. Five members of the family were detained at police stations in Lkhriss for two nights, and the mother is now being pressured to go to the police station.
The case has raised questions about the role of the judiciary in protecting the rights of citizens. Atiam and others are calling for the authorities to intervene to resolve the crisis and restore the Comi family's rights. The situation has sparked widespread concern and criticism, with many calling for the government to take action to protect the family and ensure that justice is served.
The Comi family's ordeal is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by many Mauritanians in accessing justice and protecting their rights. The case highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in the judiciary and for the government to take concrete steps to protect the rights of its citizens.
Key points
- The forced eviction of the Comi family has sparked concerns about the rule of law and human rights in Mauritania.
- The family has been left to camp in the street and has been subjected to police harassment.
- The case has raised questions about the role of the judiciary in protecting the rights of citizens.
