[2] Unlike the cautious conservatism espoused by the PRM, Nahda was more radical, and wanted immediate and total independence from France, and closer relations with Morocco.
More radical members of the party, which was by now heavily fragmented, mounted a campaign of violence and civil unrest in Atar and Nouakchott in May 1960, including several bombings.
[3] In response President Daddah placed five Nahda leaders, including Miske, in detention in the remote Hodh Ech Chargui Region.
President Moktar Ould Daddah was able gradually to gain the support of numerous opposition parties because of his demonstrated willingness to include in his government those who previously had opposed him.
The new government formed in September 1961 included representatives of both Nahda and the Mauritanian National Union in important ministries.