Mauritius rocked by worst riots since 1999: How a police shooting triggered unrest | Explained

Mint - Oct 14, 2026

Mauritius has been rocked by its worst riots since 1999 after water shortages and rising living costs fuelled public anger. A woman’s shooting by police escalated tensions, triggering vandalism and clashes. Authorities imposed a curfew as the government faced mounting pressure to restore order.

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