Historical eventMarch 52023

2023 Nouakchott prison break

A group of four prisoners escape from the Nouakchott Civil Prison, before being caught the next day.

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When
Sunday, March 5 20233 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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At a glance

Dates: From 2023.

Type: prison escape.

What happened

Aftermath Security measures adopted The country's borders were reinforced, especially in the southern border posts of Rosso and Diama. Security checks were increased, with ID controls and checks being done to all crossers, leading to a significantly slower border. [ 1 ] Suspension of services The Lycée Français Théodore Monod suspended its classes and cancelled a school trip to Adrar due to orders from the French embassy, with the school expecting to re-open its doors on Tuesday 7 March. [ 2 ]

The 2023 Nouakchott prison break was the result of a prison riot in the Nouakchott Civil Prison, the central prison of Mauritania. Four AQMI members managed to escape from the Nouakchott civil prison, leading to Nouakchott entering a high-alert situation for the next days.

March 5 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

  1. 2001Mina, Saudi Arabia
  2. 20022002 Mindanao earthquake
  3. 2003Haifa
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  6. 20122012 Bucharest hair salon shooting
  7. 2018Syrian civil war
  8. 2021Pope Francis
  9. 2021March 2021 Mogadishu bombing
  10. 20232023 Estonian parliamentary election
  11. 20232023 Nouakchott prison break

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March 5 2023 — 3 years ago, on a Sunday.

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