The Mauritanian government denies that slavery still exists in the country, and many people like Ould Mkhaitir, who speak out against the practice and discrimination against Haratines, have been jailed and prosecuted.
Serikali ya Mauritania hukataa kuendelea kuwepo kwa utumwa katika nchi na watu wengi kama vile Ould Mkhaitir, ambao huzungumza wazi kuhusu matendo ya ubaguzi dhidi ya Waharatine wamekuwa wakishtakiwa na kufungwa.