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PM Calls for Calm After Camp-Levieux Police Shooting Sparks Tension
Mauritius's Prime Minister has issued a public appeal for calm in the wake of the Camp-Levieux shooting incident, which has sent shockwaves …
Élodie Thomas's Husband: 'All I Want Is My Wife Home, Our Daughter Is Waiting'
Jonathan Thomas, the husband of Élodie Thomas, the woman critically injured in the Camp-Levieux police shooting, has spoken publicly about h…
Camp-Levieux Shooting: Police Sergeant Taukoor Remanded After Court Appearance
Sergeant Gautam Singh Taukoor, the police officer at the centre of the Camp-Levieux shooting case, has been remanded back into custody after…
Jonathan Thomas Says Wife Élodie's Condition Is Positive
Jonathan Thomas, the husband of Élodie Thomas, the Mauritian woman critically injured during a police shooting in Camp-Levieux, has given a …
Indian Medical Team Arrives in Mauritius to Treat Élodie Thomas
A specialist medical team from India has arrived in Mauritius to assist in the treatment of Élodie Thomas, the young woman critically wounde…
Camp-Levieux Shooting: Witness Recalls Finding Élodie Covered in Blood
A witness to the Camp-Levieux shooting that left a young woman critically injured has given a harrowing account of the moments immediately a…
Doha Academy Abuse Case: Parents of 10-Year-Old Challenge School's Statement
The parents of a 10-year-old girl who claims she was sexually abused while attending Doha Academy, a private school located in Eau-Coulée, i…
Élodie Thomas Family Files IPCC Complaint After Police Shooting
The family of Élodie Thomas, a woman shot by a police officer in the Camp-Levieux area of Mauritius, has filed an official complaint with th…
Why Was Élodie Thomas Moved from Victoria to Jeetoo Hospital?
Élodie Thomas, the young woman critically injured after being shot by a police officer in Camp-Levieux, has been transferred from Victoria H…
Mamy Ravatomanga Remanded in Custody on Money Laundering Charges
Mamy Ravatomanga, one of Madagascar's most powerful and politically connected businessmen, has been remanded in custody in Mauritius followi…
Élodie Thomas Arrives at Jeetoo Hospital Under Police Escort
Élodie Thomas, the young woman who was shot in the Camp-Levieux area of Mauritius, has arrived at Jeetoo Hospital in Port Louis under a heav…
Camp-Levieux Shooting: Sergeant Taukoor Yet to Give His Account
Sergeant Gautam Singh Taukoor, the off-duty police officer who shot Élodie Thomas in the Camp-Levieux area of Mauritius, has yet to give his…
Élodie Thomas Transferred to Jeetoo Hospital After Camp-Levieux Shooting
Élodie Thomas, the young woman shot by an off-duty police sergeant in Camp-Levieux, has been transferred to the Dr A. G. Jeetoo Hospital in …
Élodie Thomas Shooting: When Can Mauritius Police Use Firearms?
The shooting of Élodie Thomas, a young woman struck by a bullet allegedly fired by an off-duty police sergeant in Camp-Levieux, has sent sho…
Eight Indian Surgeons Race to Save Élodie Thomas in Mauritius
A team of eight highly specialised surgeons from India landed in Mauritius on Monday, 12 October, as doctors fight to save the life of Élodi…
Off-Duty Sergeant Shot Élodie Thomas on Her Way Home
The last message Élodie Thomas sent her husband Jonathan said she was on her way home. Minutes later, on the night of Friday, 9 October, the…
Sergeant Taukoor Files Complaint Over Misidentification Photo
Sergeant Ashok Taukoor, the Mauritius Police Force officer at the heart of the Camp-Levieux shooting case, has filed a formal complaint foll…
Camp-Levieux: Four Officers Suspended After Police Shooting
The Camp-Levieux police shooting scandal has widened significantly. The Mauritius Police Force has announced the suspension of four officers…
Camp-Levieux Shooting: Sergeant Taukoor Faces Court This Monday
Police sergeant Gautam Singh Taukoor is expected to appear before a Mauritian court this Monday in connection with the Camp-Levieux shooting…
Camp-Levieux Shooting: Officers Accused of Failing to Aid Victim
The shooting of Élodie Thomas in Camp-Levieux, a locality in the east of Mauritius, has taken a new and serious turn, with allegations now e…
Camp-Levieux Shooting: Family Lawyer Demands Sergeant Taukoor Be Dismissed
The lawyer representing the family of Élodie Thomas, the woman shot by police in Camp-Levieux, has publicly demanded the dismissal of Sergea…
Four Mauritius Police Officers Suspended After Camp-Levieux Shooting
Four police officers in Mauritius have been suspended from active duty following a shooting incident in Camp-Levieux, a residential locality…
Élodie Thomas Case: A Police Shooting That Went Too Far
The case of Élodie Thomas has shaken Mauritius. The young woman was shot by police in the Camp-Levieux area, leaving her critically injured …
IPCC Says No Complaint Filed Over Camp-Levieux Police Shooting
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has confirmed that it has not received any formal complaint in connection with the shoot…
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.