Mauritania

Guantanamo

'I was thrown under the bus': Ex-Guantanamo prisoner on why he’s suing the Canadian government

“Without the Canadian government, I would never have been kidnapped” Ex-Guantanamo prisoner Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who authored the best-selling Guantanamo Diary, speaks to MEE about why he’s suing the Canadian government for $28m.
Religion
When is Eid al-Fitr 2022? Here's everything you need to know about the celebration
Ramadan
Ramadan 2022: When does it start and everything else you need to know
Islamophobia
France, EU and India opposed creation of UN day to combat Islamophobia
Israel normalisation deals
Israel says it hopes for ties with Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, but no deals imminent
Media
Middle East Eye's picks of the year 2021
Sport
The new football season: What to expect in the Middle East
Economy
Oil price rise expected to stimulate Arab economies, UN report predicts
France
France urged to 'provide evidence' over Mali wedding party bombing
Human Rights
Skeletal remains found in Tobago on board boat from Mauritania
Diplomacy
Mauritanian parliament urges ICC to prosecute Israel for 'genocide'
Ramadan
Ramadan quiz: How much do you know about the Muslim holy month?
Recipes
Ramadan: How to make refreshing mint lemonade
GCC
Mauritania restores diplomatic ties with Qatar after nearly four years
Film
Khashoggi documentary and Palestinian film nominated for BAFTAs
Africa
Sahel countries negotiate with armed groups despite French opposition
Film
The Mauritanian: A film about surviving Guantanamo
Technology
What the internet looks like: Underwater cables in the Middle East
Occupation
Indonesia and Mauritania were 'close' to recognising Israel, say Trump officials
Algeria
What you need to know about Amazigh New Year, or Yennayer
Variety
MEE's 2020 quiz: How much can you remember from this year to forget?
Inside Morocco
Unesco adds couscous to list of intangible cultural heritage
Food & Drink
For the love of couscous: North Africa's favourite dish added to Unesco list