Mauritania: Five years in prison requested against former President Aziz. The former head of state, in office from 2008 to 2019, had been on trial for ten months. He is said to have built up assets and capital of around €67 million at the time of his indictment in March 2021. The prosecutor had asked for 20 years in jail a month ago. Lawyers have 15 days to appeal. In the event of an appeal, the Supreme Court will be responsible for deciding.
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