Mauritania Strongly Condemns Taif Attack, Reaffirms Unwavering Solidarity with Saudi Arabia

Mauritania strongly condemned and vehemently denounced the attack targeting Taif Governorate in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the death of a resident and left several others injured. Mauritania also reaffirmed its full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support in the face of such attacks.

This position was expressed in a press release issued on Thursday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad, the text of which reads as follows:

“The Islamic Republic of Mauritania strongly condemns and vehemently denounces the attack targeting Taif Governorate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the death of a resident and left several others injured, in addition to causing material damage to several buildings and vehicles.

While extending its sincere condolences and sympathy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, government and people, as well as to the family of the deceased, and wishing the injured a speedy recovery, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania condemns in the strongest terms the targeting of civilians and civilian property, as well as any act likely to threaten the security and stability of the Kingdom.

The Islamic Republic of Mauritania reaffirms its full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support in the face of these attacks, as well as its backing for all legitimate measures it takes to protect itself and ensure the safety of its citizens and residents on its territory.

Nouakchott, September 17, 2026.”