Food riots break out in Mauritania; rising food, transport costs blamed

In Mauritania, one person was killed and several injured when food riots broke out in several provinces. Protesters were demonstrating over rising food prices, and an 18-year old was shot in Kansoaa by security forces after protestors attempted to invade the home of a local official. The rise of food transport costs, associated with the increase in oil prices, and biofuel production were blamed for the price hikes.

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