Al-Mithaq Explained

Al-Mithaq is the collective name for coalition of independents and parties associated with the former regime in Mauritania.[1] Al-Mithaq won in the 19 November and 3 December 2006 National Assembly election 41 out of 95 seats and in the 21 January and 4 February 2007 Senate election 34 out of 56 seats.

On January 28, 2007, Al-Mithaq announced its support for Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi in the March 2007 presidential election.[2]

Notes and References

  1. See e.g. CIA World Fact Book
  2. http://www.ami.mr/fr/articles/2007/Janvier/28/1.html "La coalition "MITHAQ" apporte son soutien au candidat à l'élection présidentielle, Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi"