English: "Gen. Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz in his home city Akjoujt, Mauritania, 15 Mar 2009" Note that the man at right is in the distinctive grey uniform of an officer of the Mauritanian Armed Forces.

"General Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz said Saturday the military would proceed with the plan for presidential elections on June 6, saying the polls would be free and fair, and open to all.

Speaking at a rally in his native city of Akjoujt , General Aziz said Mauritanians have the duty to register and to vote for the candidate they feel will best lead the country forward."