Title: Mauritania: Escape of 4 Prisoners and the Death of Two Guards

The Mauritanian Ministry of Interior confirmed the escape of 4 detainees from the central prison in the capital, Nouakchott, on Sunday night. During the escape, two national guards were killed, and two others were injured due to gunfire exchange between them and the escapees, who remain unidentified. It is noteworthy that Mauritania has not experienced any attacks for years, but shares a long border with Mali, where armed groups are active.