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Mauritius extends curfew for two more nights after riots, looting; schools to remain shut this week

Hindustan Times - World · 15 October 2026 at 8:12 am

Mauritius extends curfew for two more nights after riots, looting; schools to remain shut this week

Mauritius extended its island-wide curfew for two nights after protests over water shortages and living costs escalated into riots and looting.

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Mauritius extends curfew for two more nights after riots, looting; schools to remain shut this week

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