According to the latest reports, the security situation in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania is developing quite unfavorably, unfortunately at the moment when our expedition has to cross this territory. The Africa ECO Race should be guarded here by the army, which will circle the bivouac immediately in three circles, which clearly indicates the seriousness of the situation. LIAZ and the escort must drive through the risk area without stopping!
This means that the expedition faces approximately 860 km of driving, often over poor roads, and without a GSM signal, so mobile phones cannot be used. In addition, according to the information we have, a person was killed in a tent in the night of today in Mauritania. So a stop here is out of the question.
Other problems also affected the Skoda Yeti ÚAMK accompanying vehicle, which had a cracked radiator. But everything should be fixed by now.
Source: Dream of Dakar
