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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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