Beyond the Curfew: Understanding Mauritania’s Nighttime Child Protection Initiative and Its Broader Social Context
2026-01-03
The Mauritanian government is implementing a nighttime curfew for children, directing parents to keep minors indoors between 8 PM and 8 AM as part of a new security initiative. This measure is a proactive component of a broader, imminent field operation aimed at protecting children found in streets and unsafe areas after dark. The state is explicitly calling for familial cooperation to ensure the success of this child protection campaign, framing it as a shared societal responsibility. This action signals a strategic shift towards preventive, community-involvedContinue Reading
