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Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police

The unrest began over water shortages and escalated after police shot a woman; the government's curfew now restricts movement across the island.

On air: Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
Published 8:54 AM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 8:54 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock.

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BBCMauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Mauritius today, the prime minister, Navin Ramgoolam, has imposed a curfew after days of unrest, the worst rioting the island has seen in decades, the BBC reports.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe trouble began over water shortages, then turned far more serious when police shot a woman. Officials have not yet explained the circumstances in full.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWater shortages. On an island. That seems like something someone should have noticed sooner.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorResidents say the water complaints were raised long before the streets filled, and the curfew now limits when people can move around, shop or reach work.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWhat to watch is whether the government answers the shooting and the shortages together, or only the first one.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIs a curfew a good first step?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt is a pause, Vera, not a plan. People in the capital have heard the word temporary before.

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