Port Louis, Mauritius, Oct 13, 2026 (AFP) - Mauritius imposes curfew after rare violent protests

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2026-10-13

Mauritius imposed a curfew on Tuesday over roughly a third of the island in response to rare violent protests that erupted after a police officer shot and seriously wounded a woman. The Indian Ocean island, popular with tourists for its pristine beaches and coral reefs, has long been seen as a model of prosperity and stability. But protests against water shortages and the rising cost of living have rocked the island in recent days. The curfew ru......

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