| Press Statement Tom Casey, Deputy Spokesman Washington, DC March 27, 2007 Successful Elections in MauritaniaThe United States congratulates Mauritania on the successful series of elections that began last November with a parliamentary vote and culminated March 25 with the second round of the presidential election. The Interior Ministry has proclaimed former finance minister Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdellahi the winner with 53 percent of the vote, and his opponent, Ahmed Ould Daddah, has conceded defeat and pledged to form a responsible opposition. By all accounts, the elections were orderly, free and fair, and the results have reflected the will of the Mauritanian people. 2007/237
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