A military coup in Mauritania brings opposition supporters out in celebration, and puts the country's democratically elected leaders in jail. Mauritania, in the north-west of Africa, has been gripped by political uncertainty since its government faced a no-confidence vote last month. The president and other key leaders are being held by the army. The head of Mauritania's presidential guard has declared himself in charge. Al Jazeera's Dorsa Jabbari reports. Author: AlJazeeraEnglish Keywords: Dorsa Jabbari al jazeera english mauritania military coup africa Added: August 6, 2008
