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Mauritius Extends Curfew Amid Protests Over Police Shooting and Unrest

  • Mauritius extends curfew for two additional nights following protests over police violence.
  • Protests erupted after a police officer shot a woman in Camp Levieux, leading to heightened tensions.
  • Authorities reported over 100 arrests related to the disturbances and canceled school classes for security reasons.
  • The unrest is the worst since 1999, according to Bloomberg.
  • Anger over rising living costs and worsening water shortages has contributed to the unrest.
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