Recommendations 113. The above areas of concern are an indication that Mauritania still faces a lot of challenges in the eradication of slavery and torture, as well as the improvement of detention conditions in spite of the progress that has been made. 114. In making the recommendations, the CPTA is mindful of the fact that resources, both human and financial are limited and that the various demands on the fiscals need to be prioritized and balanced. However, these Recommendations are reflective of the fact that as a State Party to the African Charter and other international human rights instruments, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania has an obligation to respect and implement those instruments. It is on this premise that these Recommendations are made taking into consideration the visit and meetings it had with all the stakeholders during this Mission. 115. The CPTA convinced that there is still much room for improvement. In light of the above, the CPTA recommends that: : A. On the fight against slavery i. The Government should accept the reality of the existence of pockets of slavery in Mauritania, while taking the necessary measures to eradicate it. The African Commission is convinced that the Government’s official position denying the existence of slavery is an impediment to its efforts to eradicate the practice. ii. Those who are found guilty of practicing slavery should be held accountable. iii. There is need for more efforts to be made in the practical application of the anti-slavery law beginning with the adequate sensitization of major stakeholders on the contents of the law, such as magistrates and judges, law enforcement officials and prosecutors. iv. There is a necessity to amend the law to make provision for compensation to victims and for civil society organizations to constitute civil parties in slavery cases. v. The Government embark on an extensive law enforcement training programme on the RIG. 40 | P a g e