Port Louis, Mauritius, Oct 19, 2026 (AFP) - Mauritius lifts curfew after protests

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2026-10-19

Mauritius on Monday lifted a nightly curfew imposed last week to counter a rare wave of violent protests on the Indian Ocean archipelago. The protests -- initially over water shortages and rising living costs -- turned violent after a police officer shot and seriously wounded a woman on October 10. At least 188 people were arrested on charges including looting, arson, damage to police stations, and possession of explosives in the following days.......

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