Mauritius: Partial Curfew Imposed After Violent Protests

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: October 14, 2026Country: Mauritius
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Mauritius: Partial Curfew Imposed After Violent Protests

Mauritius has imposed a partial curfew from 8:30 PM to 6:00 AM in ten administrative regions following days of unrest and violent protests, including road blockages and a woman injured by police gunfire. The unrest was fueled by water shortages and rising living costs, worsened by the shooting of a 27-year-old woman by police. The police reported that no roads were blocked the next morning, with transportation and businesses resuming, although schools remain closed.

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