00:01Mauritius extended a curfew Wednesday over roughly a third of the island after rare violent protests saw almost 100 people
00:10arrested.
00:11Popular with tourists for its pristine beaches and coral reefs, the country has long been seen as a model of
00:18prosperity and stability.
00:20But protests against water shortages and the rising cost of living have rocked Mauritius in recent days.
00:26The government said it would extend Tuesday's curfew to Friday morning affecting 10 administrative regions mainly on the outskirts of
00:36towns.
