Mauritius Curfew Lifted: All Roads Across Island Now Clear
Mauritius Police confirm all roads are passable following the lifting of the curfew imposed during recent civil unrest across the island.
The curfew that had been imposed across Mauritius in response to widespread civil unrest has been lifted, with the Mauritius Police Force confirming that all roads on the island are now passable and open to normal traffic.
The announcement marks a significant step toward a return to normalcy after days of turbulence that saw looting, vandalism, and public disorder in several parts of the country, including areas around Camp-Levieux, Bambous, and Mahébourg.
Authorities had imposed the curfew — restricting movement during specific overnight hours — as an emergency measure to contain the violence and allow security forces to restore order. The curfew had been extended and expanded on multiple occasions as unrest continued, covering additional zones beyond its original boundaries.
The Mauritius Police Force, supported by the Special Mobile Force (SMF) — the country's paramilitary unit responsible for maintaining public order during emergencies — had been on full alert throughout the period, with aerial patrols also conducted using the police helicopter.
With the curfew now lifted, residents, workers, and businesses across Mauritius are free to move and operate without the overnight restrictions that had disrupted daily life and commerce. The confirmation that all routes are passable is particularly important for commuters, freight operators, and businesses that rely on island-wide logistics and supply chains.
What this means: The lifting of the curfew signals that the immediate security situation has stabilised enough for authorities to ease emergency restrictions. However, it does not necessarily mean the unrest is fully resolved — investigations, arrests, and legal proceedings arising from the disorder are expected to continue. Businesses that scaled back operations or closed during the curfew period can now resume normal hours, and residents can move freely at all times of day and night once again. Those who were arrested during the unrest — including minors — remain in custody as the justice process continues.
Source: Le Defi Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has the curfew in Mauritius been fully lifted?−
Yes. The Mauritius Police Force has confirmed that the curfew has been lifted and that all roads across the island are passable, meaning residents can move freely without overnight restrictions.
Are all roads in Mauritius open after the unrest?−
According to the Mauritius Police Force, all roads across the island are now passable following the lifting of the curfew. This applies island-wide, including areas previously affected by unrest such as Camp-Levieux, Bambous, and Mahébourg.
What happens next after the Mauritius curfew is lifted?−
While movement restrictions have been lifted, legal proceedings against those arrested during the unrest — including 94 individuals and 16 minors reported at one stage — are expected to continue. Authorities have indicated they may apply anti-terror legislation against rioters and looters.
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