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In 2004 the political stability of Mauritania remained fragile. The main cause for concern were two alleged coup d'états that were thwarted and growing political and religious opposition to the regime. A currency crisis and increasing consumer prices were used by the president as a pretext to reshuffle the government. Social stability remained precarious, as the repression of the opposition continued.
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In 2005 political stability remained fragile. The Mauritanian government used the US-led war on terrorism as a pretext to liquidate its Islamic opponents. The military coup in August altered the country's leadership drastically, but no significant effects were reported on the economy.