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Mauritius rocked by worst riots since 1999: How a police shooting triggered unrest | Explained

Mauritius has been rocked by its worst riots since 1999 after water shortages and rising living costs fuelled public anger. A woman’s shooting by police escalated tensions, triggering vandalism and clashes. Authorities imposed a curfew as the government faced mounting pressure to restore order.

Mauritius rocked by worst riots since 1999: How a police shooting triggered unrest | Explained

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EU, UK, Canada 'deeply regret' Abbas decision to postpone PA legislative elections

The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France, and the UK also said that Abbas' decision to postpone elections would "once again deprive Palestinians of the opportunity to vote."

  • EU, UK, Canada deeply regret Abbas' decision to postpone PA elections.
  • Elections originally scheduled for November 28, 2026, rescheduled to September 11, 2027.
  • Ministers call on PA to reconsider postponement and hold elections soon.

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