Mauritius Implements Curfew Following Police Shooting Incident

Mauritius has implemented a curfew in certain areas following public unrest triggered by the police shooting of a 27-year-old woman. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced that the curfew would begin at 8:30 PM local time (16:30 GMT) and remain in effect until 6 AM (02:00 GMT) in a national address on Tuesday. The unrest has led to the closure of some schools, as reported by the Education Ministry. The curfew impacts the capital, Port Louis, and other major population centers on the island, which is known for its tourism. Local media indicated that a police sergeant has been charged in connection with the shooting of Elodie Thomas, but details surrounding the incident remain unclear. Thomas was shot while returning home from work in a van in the southern part of the capital. The Health Ministry confirmed that she underwent successful surgery to remove a bullet. In response to the shooting, protestors blocked roads and burned tyres, prompting police action. The prime minister's office stated that the situation has since stabilized and that public sector operations would resume as normal. According to Reuters, an investigation into the incident is ongoing, and Ramgoolam's cabinet is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to evaluate the circumstances.