Doha Academy Mauritius Says It Received No Sexual Abuse Complaints

Doha Academy Mauritius, a private international school operating on the island, has publicly stated that it has not received any formal complaint related to allegations of sexual abuse that have been circulating in local media and online. The school's declaration comes in response to growing public concern after allegations surfaced suggesting misconduct of a sexual nature within the institution. Doha Academy has not elaborated on the specific nature of the allegations but moved to distance itself from any suggestion that it had been informed of — and failed to act on — such claims. **Who is Doha Academy?** Doha Academy is an international school network originally founded in Qatar. Its Mauritius campus caters to students from various nationalities and follows an international curriculum. It is one of several private international schools operating in Mauritius, which has seen significant growth in this sector as the island attracts expatriate families and high-net-worth residents. **What the school is saying** In its statement, Doha Academy Mauritius affirmed that no complaint — whether from a student, parent, or staff member — had been formally lodged with the school's administration regarding sexual abuse. The institution implied that the allegations, as they stand, have not been brought through official internal channels. The school did not confirm or deny whether any incident may have occurred, nor did it indicate whether it had launched any internal investigation in response to the public allegations. **Why this matters** Allegations of sexual abuse within educational institutions are treated with particular seriousness in Mauritius, as in most jurisdictions. Under Mauritian law, schools have a duty of care toward students, and any allegation of abuse — whether reported internally or externally — can trigger obligations under the Child Protection Act and the jurisdiction of bodies such as the Ministry of Education and the Child Development Unit (CDU). The fact that a school states it has received no complaint does not necessarily close the matter: allegations can be reported directly to police or child protection authorities without going through the school itself. It remains unclear at this stage whether the allegations have been reported to the Mauritius Police Force or to any child protection authority. No arrest or formal charge has been publicly announced in connection with this case. **What this means for parents and the public** Parents of students at Doha Academy and the broader public will likely be watching closely for any further developments, including whether authorities have opened an independent inquiry. In cases involving minors, Mauritian law allows for investigations to proceed even in the absence of a formal complaint from the school. Anyone with information regarding abuse of a child in Mauritius can contact the Child Development Unit (CDU) at the Ministry of Gender Equality or report directly to the nearest police station. Source: Le Défi Media