The international communityand we in Congress--would rightly respond with outrage and condemnation. When this very same tragedy occurred In the northwest African nation of Mauritania a few months ago. the event was hi rdly even reported In the international media. In recent testimony before the Foreign Affairs Committee. human rights organizations reported countless examples of torture. summary execution. forced deportation. and even the continued practice of slavery In Mauritania. Earlier this year. more than 500 political prisoners died In Mauritanian jails as a result of torture. summary execution. or simple neglect. The bipartisan resolution before the House todaywhich I Introduced with our colleagues DONALD PAYNE and DAN BURTON--Is at an attempt to focus International attention on the egregious human rights record of the Mauritanian Government.
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