Major opposition groups pushing Mauritanians to boycott constitution referendum

Mauritania is days away from a contentious referendum that may bring changes to the country’s constitution, after extensive campaigning that recently took a decidedly divisive tone. The proposed changes include abolishing of the country's senate and adding two red stripes - meant to symbolise the people who died defending Mauritania during the period of French colonialism - to the country’s flag. Proponents of the changes, including Aziz and his government, are pushing for a “Yes” vote, while the main opposition bloc is advocating for an outright boycott of the ballot box, saying the referendum itself is unconstitutional.
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