The world-famous Dakar were terminated by the organizers due to political reasons. In 2008, the rally, scheduled from 5 to 20 January, would be a jubilee - 30 th in a row. Organizers conducted lengthy negotiations with the governments of several countries and with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France, which led to the cancellation of the rally because of the threat of terrorist attack. Nine stages of the race were to be held in Mauritania, but the situation has escalated since December 24, 2007 terrorist attack there occurred the murder of four French tourists, among whom were two children. Responsibility for this tragedy has taken the group Al Qaeda in the Muslim Maghreb. In addition, the address of the Organizing Committee of the race the Dakar also heard direct threat, so it was announced the abolition of the race. Organisers were forced to take such measures to ensure the safety of fans and participants of amateur and professional racers, media, employees, partners, Dakar, and residents of nearby settlements, as terrorists sent the threat to them. Note that there is an anti-crisis program "Dakar Action» (the Actions Dakar), developed and launched five years ago in conjunction with the organization SOS Sahel International. Incalculable disappointment befell Portugal, Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal, as well as huge material losses, including other countries. Organizers stress that the cancellation of the competition this year will not affect the future of the Dakar. "
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