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Mauritius Unrest Over Police Shooting

Mauritius imposed a curfew following unrest sparked by the police shooting of a 27-year-old woman, with protesters blocking roads and burning tyres.

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Mauritius imposed a curfew after a night of unrest triggered by the police shooting of a 27-year-old woman, with protesters blocking roads and burning tyres (Al Jazeera, October 13). The unrest reflects public anger over alleged police violence and could signal broader tensions regarding police accountability on the island nation.