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Mauritius extends curfew, keeps schools closed amid unrest

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 11:42 PM UTC · How we work

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Mauritius Extends Curfew

Mauritius extended its curfew for a second night, imposing 8:30 pm–5 am restrictions on Thursday.
Unrest began over water shortages and high living costs and intensified after police shot a 27-year-old woman on Oct 9.
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced all schools remain closed for the week, except those with international exams.
Mauritius Tourism Authority told operators to keep guests indoors, obey the curfew and follow official communications.

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Sergeant Charged Shooting

Police charged a sergeant in connection with the shooting of 27-year-old Elodie Thomas.
Three officers were suspended for failing to assist the wounded woman, per a police statement.
The national public prosecutor said the probe will also examine Special Mobile Force officers present at the incident.
Authorities arrested at least one officer, but did not disclose the total number of detainees.

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Mauritius Extends Curfew

Mauritius extended its curfew for a second night, imposing 8:30 pm–5 am restrictions on Thursday.
Unrest began over water shortages and high living costs and intensified after police shot a 27-year-old woman on Oct 9.
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced all schools remain closed for the week, except those with international exams.
Mauritius Tourism Authority told operators to keep guests indoors, obey the curfew and follow official communications.

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