The government of Mauritius will impose a curfew for a second night across the island's main population centers following the worst unrest since 1999. A spokesperson for the prime minister's office confirmed the extension on October 14, 2026, stating that schools will also remain closed for the rest of the week, except for students sitting international examinations.
A mobile special forces unit was deployed to patrol the western part of the island on October 13 after violent protests erupted. The unrest marks the most significant civil disturbance in the country in over two decades.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific triggers for the protests or the number of arrests made. The curfew aims to restore order and prevent further escalation of violence across the Indian Ocean nation.
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