The head of Mauritania’s electoral commission has resigned because he has doubts over the “reliability” of last week’s presidential vote.
Sid’Ahmed Ould Deye said the complaints he had received had sown doubts in his mind – despite his own commission being satisfied with the election.
Official results gave victory to Gen Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz, who initially took power in a coup last year.
The opposition has said the poll was rigged and lodged complaints.
Overseas observers praised the poll’s conduct but said the challenges should be investigated.
Mr Deye said he had resigned as a matter of “conscience”.
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