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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Michelle Gumede

Mauritius imposes curfew after police shooting leads to days of protests

Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam ordered the curfew - (AP)

Mauritius imposed an overnight curfew after a police shooting fueled rare civil unrest on the Indian Ocean island, better known as an idyllic holiday destination and one of Africa’s most stable democracies.

Police stated on Wednesday that the situation had been brought under control and the curfew lifted following days of demonstrations that escalated after an officer shot and injured a woman on Friday.

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