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13-Person Medical Team Flying to Mauritius for Élodie Thomas
A medical team of 13 specialists is expected to fly into Mauritius on Monday morning to provide care for Élodie Thomas, the young woman who …
Élodie Thomas Shooting: Sister-in-Law Gives Testimony in Camp-Levieux Case
The sister-in-law of Élodie Thomas, the Mauritian woman shot by police in the Camp-Levieux area, has given testimony about the circumstances…
Ramgoolam Urges Calm After Camp-Levieux Police Shooting
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has issued a solemn public appeal for calm and restraint in the wake of the police shooting of a wo…
Man Killed by Tiger at English Wildlife Park in Rare Attack
A man has been killed by a tiger at a wildlife park in England, in a shocking incident that has prompted an emergency response and raised fr…
Élodie Thomas's Family in Camp-Levieux: 'Our Hearts Are Breaking'
The family of Élodie Thomas, the young woman shot by a police officer in Camp-Levieux, have broken their silence, describing their heartbrea…
Élodie Thomas's Husband Speaks Out: 'Our Baby Calls for Mama'
The husband of Élodie Thomas, the young woman shot by a police officer in Camp-Levieux, Mauritius, has broken his silence, describing the he…
Woman Shot by Police in Camp-Levieux in Alleged Brutality Case
A woman named Élodie Thomas was shot and injured by a police officer as she was making her way home in Camp-Levieux, a residential area in t…
Activists Demand Judicial Inquiry Into Élodie Thomas Shooting
A Mauritian civil society coalition is demanding a formal judicial inquiry into the shooting of Élodie Thomas, a young woman who was struck …
Élodie Thomas Family Receives Psychological Support After Shooting
The family of Élodie Thomas, the young woman critically injured in a shooting at Camp-Levieux, has been provided with psychological support …
Bishop Durhône Prays for Élodie Thomas's Recovery from Rome
Mauritius's Roman Catholic Bishop, Mgr Jean-Michaël Durhône, has expressed his prayers for Élodie Thomas, the young woman critically wounded…
Doctor Says Élodie Thomas Is 'Doing Well, No Problems'
The doctor overseeing the care of Élodie Thomas, the young woman critically injured in the Camp-Levieux shooting, has offered a reassuring u…
Seven Specialists Now Treating Élodie Thomas, Says Minister Bachoo
Public Infrastructure Minister Anil Bachoo has confirmed that a dedicated team of seven specialists is now involved in the medical care of É…
PMSD Members Visit Élodie Thomas's Family After Camp-Levieux Shooting
Members of the Parti Mauricien Social Démocrate (PMSD), one of Mauritius's established opposition parties, have visited the family of Élodie…
Élodie Thomas: Vital Signs Stable After Camp-Levieux Shooting
Élodie Thomas, the woman shot during the Camp-Levieux incident, continues to show stable vital signs, according to a statement by Anil Bacho…
Camp-Levieux Shooting: Sergeant Taukoor Back in Court Monday
Police Sergeant Gautam Singh Taukoor, the officer at the centre of the Camp-Levieux shooting incident, is scheduled to appear before court a…
Court Drops Money Laundering Charge Against Sattar Hajee Abdoula
A Port Louis district court has struck out a provisional money laundering charge against Sattar Hajee Abdoula, finding that the Financial Cr…
Camp-Levieux Shooting: Human Rights Body Demands Judicial Inquiry
Mauritius's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a formal judicial inquiry into the shooting incident at Camp-Levieux, add…
Camp-Levieux Shooting Victim Élodie Thomas in Stable Condition
Dr Farhad Aumeer has confirmed that Élodie Thomas, the young woman seriously injured in the Camp-Levieux shooting, is currently in a stable …
Four Indian Specialists Flown In to Operate on Camp-Levieux Shooting Victim
The Mauritius Ministry of Health and Wellness has taken urgent action following a shooting incident in Camp-Levieux, dispatching a team of f…
Shooting in Camp-Levieux: What We Know So Far
A shooting incident has been reported in Camp-Levieux, a locality in the east of Mauritius, sending shockwaves through the local community a…
Camp-Levieux Tragedy: Jugnauth Says 'Nothing Can Justify Such Acts'
Former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has spoken out following a shocking violent incident that unfolded in the early hours of Saturday mor…
Dharmendra Missing: Father's Desperate Plea, 'Son, Where Are You?'
A Mauritian father is appealing to the public for help in finding his son, who has disappeared without a trace after making one brief phone …
Camp-Levieux Shooting: Minister Gokhool Urges Calm After Incident
Former minister and prominent political figure Dharam Gokhool has appealed for calm and restraint in the wake of a shooting incident at Camp…
Lily Romain Scandal: Police Constable Says 'I'm a Man in Love Who Made a Mistake'
The police constable implicated in the high-profile Lisa Lily Romain affair has spoken out for the first time, telling Le Defi Media exclusi…
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.