Africa

Refugee numbers swell in Mauritania camp

As French-led troops continue to make gains in Mali, tens of thousands of people are on the run.
Last Modified: 28 Jan 2013 00:40

As French-led troops continue to make gains in Mali, tens of thousands of people have fled the country's north, where the fighting is concentrated.

A large number are bound for refugee camps in neighbouring Mauritania.

Al Jazeera's Mohamed Adow spoke to some of them in the M'bera camp in Mauritania.

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