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Mauritius Riots: 26 More Arrests as Ramgoolam Targets Drug Barons
Mauritius woke to a quieter Thursday morning after a second night under curfew, with Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam confirming in an afterno…
Shot Élodie Thomas Writes First Words to Husband Jonathan
Élodie Thomas, the Mauritian woman who was shot during the unrest in Camp-Levieux, has taken a significant step in her recovery by writing a…
Mauritius Police Deploy Again as Curfew Enters Another Night
Mauritius police carried out another major overnight deployment as the island's curfew continued into a further night of enforcement operati…
Jonathan Thomas Updates Public on Wife Élodie's Health
Jonathan Thomas, the husband of Élodie Thomas, the Mauritian woman shot by police during a recent incident that sparked widespread public co…
Did Drug Barons Bankroll Mauritius Riots? What We Know So Far
It sometimes takes a crisis to glimpse a breakthrough. As Mauritius begins to process the violence that erupted in recent days, the governme…
Élodie Thomas Tells Father It's Time to Cut Her Hair
Jonathan Thomas, the father of Élodie Thomas, the young woman shot during the civil unrest that gripped Mauritius earlier this month, has ex…
Petrol Station Worker Robbed of Rs 10,000 in Pailles Ambush
A routine shift at a petrol station in Pailles, a busy commercial area just west of Port Louis, turned violent on 12 October when a 24-year-…
Élodie Thomas's Uncle Relieved After She Waves at Him From Hospital
The uncle of Élodie Thomas, the young woman who was shot by police during the recent civil unrest in Mauritius, has expressed deep relief af…
12 Curfew Breakers Face Up to Five Years in Prison in Mauritius
Twelve individuals have been charged before the Intermediate Court in Mauritius after being caught breaking the curfew currently in force on…
Burglar Breaks Into La-Tour-Koenig School via Girls' Toilets, Steals Rs 70,000 in Cables
A secondary school in La-Tour-Koenig, a residential area in the northwest of Mauritius, was targeted by a burglar who used an unusual entry …
37 Arrested in Mauritius Police Operations During Curfew
Mauritius police carried out a series of enforcement operations during the island's curfew period, resulting in the detention of 37 individu…
Two IPCC Probes Opened After Élodie Thomas Shot by Police
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has opened two separate investigations following the shooting of Élodie Thomas, a woman …
Thirteen People Charged for Breaking Mauritius Curfew Order
Thirteen individuals have appeared before the Port Louis District Court facing provisional charges of breaching the curfew order currently i…
16 Minors Arrested in Mauritius Unrest as Child Ombudsman Warns Parents
Sixteen minors have been arrested in connection with the recent public order disturbances that have shaken Mauritius, prompting the country'…
Mauritius Curfew: No Major Incidents Reported, PMO Urges Continued Vigilance
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) of Mauritius has confirmed that the island's curfew period passed without any major incidents, while stres…
Five Suspects Arrested in Pailles Curfew Raid, Offensive Weapons Seized
Five suspects were arrested in Pailles, a suburb located just west of Port Louis, during a police operation conducted under curfew condition…
Molotov Cocktails and 'The Burning Paradise' WhatsApp Group Spark Police Alert
Mauritius police have raised the alarm over serious public security threats following a wave of unrest across the island, with a confidentia…
Ten Held in Mauritius Riots Crackdown, Including One Woman
Mauritius police are holding ten people in detention, including one woman, in connection with looting and armed robbery offences that occurr…
Bambous District Court Broken Into, Case Files Stolen
The district courthouse in Bambous, a town in the Black River district on the west coast of Mauritius, was broken into during the night of 1…
26 Arrested During Mauritius Curfew Police Operations, Including a Minor
Mauritius police arrested 26 people during enforcement operations conducted under the island's active curfew, according to a report by Le Dé…
Child Rights Group DIS-MOI Fights Plan to Lower Age of Criminal Responsibility
A leading Mauritian child rights organisation has come out strongly against a proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 14 t…
Sugarcane Field Fires in Mauritius: A Security Guard Speaks Out
As Mauritius grapples with a wave of civil unrest, fires have been breaking out in sugarcane fields across the island, and the people closes…
Twelve Arrested in Mauritius for Breaking Curfew Rules
Mauritius police have arrested 12 individuals for failing to comply with the island's curfew, according to a report by Le Défi Media. The ar…
Mauritius Curfew Lifted: All Roads Across Island Now Clear
The curfew that had been imposed across Mauritius in response to widespread civil unrest has been lifted, with the Mauritius Police Force co…
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mauritius safe for tourists?−
Mauritius is generally considered one of Africa's safest countries for tourists. Violent crime is relatively rare, though petty theft and opportunistic crime do occur in busy areas. Tourists are advised to take standard precautions with valuables and avoid isolated areas at night.
What is the Mauritius Police Force?−
The Mauritius Police Force (MPF) is the national law enforcement agency, headquartered in Port Louis. It operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and employs around 12,000 officers. The force handles criminal investigation, traffic, and border control.
What is the drug situation in Mauritius?−
Drug trafficking and abuse, particularly synthetic drugs and heroin, remains a significant challenge in Mauritius. The government has introduced harm reduction programmes, but drug-related crime and court cases are regularly reported by Mauritian media.
What courts does Mauritius have?−
The Mauritius judicial system includes the Supreme Court (highest court on the island), the Intermediate Court, District Courts, and the Industrial Court. Final appeals can be made to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London.