Opposition parties were legalized, and a new Constitution approved in 1991 which put an end to formal military rule. However, Ould Taya's election wins were dismissed as fraudulent by both opposition groups and some external observers. In 1998, Mauritania became the third Arab country to recognize Israel, despite strong internal opposition.
Opposition parties were legalized and a new Constitution approved in 1991 which put an end to formal military rule However Ould Taya's election wins were dismissed as fraudulent by both opposition groups and some external observers In 1998 Mauritania became the third Arab country to recognize Israel despite strong internal opposition