WorldMauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman is shot by police
Protests over water shortages and the high cost of living escalated into violence after a woman was shot and wounded by police at a roadblock. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam imposed a curfew, while schools and public transport closed. Police said incidents and arrests continued overnight, though traffic was moving again by Wednesday morning.
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BBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-14 11:24Original
Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman is shot by police
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