Mauritius has been placed under a curfew after days of unrest, described as the country’s worst riots in decades. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced the measure as tensions continued following a police shooting involving a woman.
The unrest initially began over water shortages. The demonstrations later developed into wider riots, with the police shooting becoming a further focus of the crisis.
The available information does not give details of the woman’s condition, the circumstances of the shooting or the extent of any damage or injuries. It also does not specify the curfew’s hours or how long the measure will remain in force.
The curfew is the latest action by the government as it responds to the continuing unrest. The immediate situation remains subject to developments following the prime minister’s announcement.
