Mauritius lifts curfew after violent protests over water shortages and living costs
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Mauritius lifted its nighttime curfew on Monday after authorities reported that calm had returned following days of violent unrest sparked by water shortages, rising living costs and the police shooting of a woman.
The government said the final curfew ended at 4:30 a.m. on October 19 and would not be extended, citing the “favourable evolution of the situation.” Roads reopened, schools resumed classes and daily activities were returning to normal.
The protests began peacefully but escalated after a police officer shot and seriously wounded a woman at a roadblock. The circumstances remain unclear. Authorities arrested the officer and brought the case before a court.
During the unrest, protesters blocked roads and burned tyres, while police stations and other public property were vandalised. Looting and arson were also reported. At least 188 people were arrested on allegations including looting, arson, damaging police stations and possessing explosives.
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam initially imposed the curfew as the violence disrupted public transport and forced schools to close. The restrictions were later extended for three nights with shortened hours before being allowed to expire.
The disturbances were Mauritius’s most severe since 1999. Foreign governments updated travel guidance during the unrest, advising visitors to avoid demonstrations and large public gatherings and to follow local authorities’ instructions.
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