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Mauritius: ten arrested after tensions

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Mauritius: ten arrested after tensions

Mauritian police have arrested ten people following tensions, including two minors who were released on parole. Eight people remained in custody, while three injured police officers received treatment and one was hospitalised, according to Ionnews.

Mauritian police have arrested ten people after tensions in the country, including two minors, IONNEWS reports.

Eight suspects were held in police custody, while the two minors were released on parole. Three police officers were injured during the tensions, and one was hospitalised, according to IONNEWS.

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