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🌅 Good morning, friends! ❤️
Hope you're all doing great!
I have been following the news all night with a heavy heart. I want to share with you what is happening in Mauritius.
The unrest began amid growing frustration over water shortages in several areas. Imagine having all the necessary plumbing and fittings in your home, yet still having no water coming from the taps for days. Water is a basic necessity, and people are struggling to understand how they can continue with their daily lives without it.
But the situation became even more heartbreaking following the shooting of Élodie Thomas , a 27-year-old young mother, who was travelling home from work in a van when she was struck by a bullet reportedly fired by a police sergeant on Friday night, 9 October. The van driver asked the police officer for permission to continue along the road to drop the passengers off at their homes. For no apparent reason, the officer allegedly pointed his gun at the driver’s temple and threatened him, telling him to leave if he didn’t want to get shot.
The driver then drove off, but the officer reportedly fired at the back of the van without any apparent justification. Tragically, Élodie was struck by the bullet. 💔She is in critical condition, fighting for her life. The officer has been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.
These two issues have fueled anger and frustration, and the situation has escalated, with burning tyres, blocked roads and attacks on police facilities being reported in different areas.
It is deeply painful to see our peaceful island going through such turmoil. People need access to water, and citizens deserve justice, accountability and the right to feel safe. At the same time, violence and destruction will only bring further suffering.
My heart goes out to Élodie and her family, whom I personally know. 💔🙏 I sincerely pray for her recovery and for peace to return to Mauritius.🕊️❤️
Have a blessed day, my friends!
#Mauritius #PrayForElodie #StopPoliceBrutality #TruthAndJustice #WaterForAll
Hope you're all doing great!
I have been following the news all night with a heavy heart. I want to share with you what is happening in Mauritius.
The unrest began amid growing frustration over water shortages in several areas. Imagine having all the necessary plumbing and fittings in your home, yet still having no water coming from the taps for days. Water is a basic necessity, and people are struggling to understand how they can continue with their daily lives without it.
But the situation became even more heartbreaking following the shooting of Élodie Thomas , a 27-year-old young mother, who was travelling home from work in a van when she was struck by a bullet reportedly fired by a police sergeant on Friday night, 9 October. The van driver asked the police officer for permission to continue along the road to drop the passengers off at their homes. For no apparent reason, the officer allegedly pointed his gun at the driver’s temple and threatened him, telling him to leave if he didn’t want to get shot.
The driver then drove off, but the officer reportedly fired at the back of the van without any apparent justification. Tragically, Élodie was struck by the bullet. 💔She is in critical condition, fighting for her life. The officer has been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.
These two issues have fueled anger and frustration, and the situation has escalated, with burning tyres, blocked roads and attacks on police facilities being reported in different areas.
It is deeply painful to see our peaceful island going through such turmoil. People need access to water, and citizens deserve justice, accountability and the right to feel safe. At the same time, violence and destruction will only bring further suffering.
My heart goes out to Élodie and her family, whom I personally know. 💔🙏 I sincerely pray for her recovery and for peace to return to Mauritius.🕊️❤️
Have a blessed day, my friends!
#Mauritius #PrayForElodie #StopPoliceBrutality #TruthAndJustice #WaterForAll
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Good evening, dear friends! 🌙❤️
To end the day on a sweet note, I thought I’d share a little taste of Mauritius with you! 🍬✨
These are some of our delicious Mauritian sweets, mostly homemade and inspired by our Indian heritage. From colorful little treats to rich, syrupy delights, let’s just say, having “just one” is a very ambitious plan! 😂 These little treats are especially popular during celebrations and festivals like Diwali.
Personally, I only eat them once a year, during Diwali! 😂 Because when I say sweets, I mean SWEET! 🤣 Most of them are fried and then soaked or coated in syrup, so you can imagine! One bite and your teeth are already asking for a glass of water! 😂🍬💦
But they are absolutely delicious, and somehow, during Diwali, we all suddenly develop an incredible ability to find room for “just one more.” 😜
And with summer slowly making its entrance, we also need to prepare for the real essentials, fresh drinks, ice cream, and sorbets! 🥤🍦🍧
Because when the Mauritian sun turns up the heat, nobody wants a complicated solution. Give me something cold, sweet, and refreshing, and I’ll be perfectly happy! 😂☀️
Honestly, summer calories don’t count, right? Asking for a friend. 🤣🍦
Wishing you all a sweet and peaceful evening! ❤️🌙 May your dreams tonight be filled with desserts, preferably ones that come with zero calories! 😂🥰
#Mauritius #MauritianFood #IndianSweets #DiwaliSweets #MauritianCulture #FoodLovers #TasteOfMauritius #SummerTreats #FreshDrinks #IslandLife
To end the day on a sweet note, I thought I’d share a little taste of Mauritius with you! 🍬✨
These are some of our delicious Mauritian sweets, mostly homemade and inspired by our Indian heritage. From colorful little treats to rich, syrupy delights, let’s just say, having “just one” is a very ambitious plan! 😂 These little treats are especially popular during celebrations and festivals like Diwali.
Personally, I only eat them once a year, during Diwali! 😂 Because when I say sweets, I mean SWEET! 🤣 Most of them are fried and then soaked or coated in syrup, so you can imagine! One bite and your teeth are already asking for a glass of water! 😂🍬💦
But they are absolutely delicious, and somehow, during Diwali, we all suddenly develop an incredible ability to find room for “just one more.” 😜
And with summer slowly making its entrance, we also need to prepare for the real essentials, fresh drinks, ice cream, and sorbets! 🥤🍦🍧
Because when the Mauritian sun turns up the heat, nobody wants a complicated solution. Give me something cold, sweet, and refreshing, and I’ll be perfectly happy! 😂☀️
Honestly, summer calories don’t count, right? Asking for a friend. 🤣🍦
Wishing you all a sweet and peaceful evening! ❤️🌙 May your dreams tonight be filled with desserts, preferably ones that come with zero calories! 😂🥰
#Mauritius #MauritianFood #IndianSweets #DiwaliSweets #MauritianCulture #FoodLovers #TasteOfMauritius #SummerTreats #FreshDrinks #IslandLife
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Good evening, friends! 🦜 Let me talk a little about our Mauritius' Green Survivor!
Say hello to the Echo Parakeet , one of Mauritius’ most special birds. It is endemic to Mauritius . Once widespread across Mauritius, the species suffered a dramatic decline because of habitat loss, introduced predators such as rats and monkeys, and competition for food and nesting sites.
By the 1970s and 1980s, fewer than 20 known Echo Parakeets remained, making it one of the rarest parrots in the world.
Then the conservation heroes stepped in! They protected nests, rescued and raised chicks, controlled predators, restored habitat, provided food, and installed artificial nest boxes.
And the parakeets? At first, they basically said: “A nest box? No thanks. I prefer my tree!” 😂
Thankfully, they eventually changed their minds. After decades of conservation work, the population recovered to hundreds of birds , and in 2019 the species was downlisted from Endangered to Vulnerable .
From fewer than 20 birds to hundreds, that’s quite a comeback story! So the next time you see an Echo Parakeet, remember, you’re looking at a true Mauritian conservation superstar. 😅
You can spot them mainly in Black River Gorges, Ferney, and Ebony Forest in Chamarel. 🦜🌿
#EchoParakeet #Mauritius #BirdsOfMauritius #EndemicSpecies #WildlifeConservation #MauritianWildlife #Nature
Say hello to the Echo Parakeet , one of Mauritius’ most special birds. It is endemic to Mauritius . Once widespread across Mauritius, the species suffered a dramatic decline because of habitat loss, introduced predators such as rats and monkeys, and competition for food and nesting sites.
By the 1970s and 1980s, fewer than 20 known Echo Parakeets remained, making it one of the rarest parrots in the world.
Then the conservation heroes stepped in! They protected nests, rescued and raised chicks, controlled predators, restored habitat, provided food, and installed artificial nest boxes.
And the parakeets? At first, they basically said: “A nest box? No thanks. I prefer my tree!” 😂
Thankfully, they eventually changed their minds. After decades of conservation work, the population recovered to hundreds of birds , and in 2019 the species was downlisted from Endangered to Vulnerable .
From fewer than 20 birds to hundreds, that’s quite a comeback story! So the next time you see an Echo Parakeet, remember, you’re looking at a true Mauritian conservation superstar. 😅
You can spot them mainly in Black River Gorges, Ferney, and Ebony Forest in Chamarel. 🦜🌿
#EchoParakeet #Mauritius #BirdsOfMauritius #EndemicSpecies #WildlifeConservation #MauritianWildlife #Nature
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