Mauritius rocked by worst riots since 1999: How a police shooting triggered unrest | Explained
Mauritius experienced its worst riots since 1999 after police shot a woman at a roadblock, leading to widespread unrest. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam imposed a curfew and warned of severe consequences for those involved. The protests, initially sparked by water shortages and rising living costs, escalated into violence, disrupting daily life and prompting multiple arrests.