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Mauritius suspends access to social media ahead of parliamentary elections

Mauritius Elections Social Media - (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The government of Mauritius on Friday banned access to social media websites ahead of parliamentary elections on Nov. 10 in which Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth is seeking a second term in power.

The directive was announced by the national communications regulator, which said social media sites will be banned until Nov. 11, the day after the election.

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