Libya Floods Kill Two; Mauritius Curfew After Unrest

· Politics · Libya · Mauritius

Torrential downpours flooded the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Tuesday, killing two people, according to authorities and a local TV channel. In Mauritius, the government announced a curfew in some parts of the country after a night of unrest over the police shooting of a 27-year-old woman; protesters blocked roads and burned tyres. Separately, Philippine prosecutors dropped most impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the decision would speed up the trial.

Why it matters：The unrest and disaster responses test fragile governance in Africa and Southeast Asia.

Key points

  • Flooding in Tripoli killed two people.
  • Mauritius imposed a curfew after unrest over a police shooting.
  • Philippine prosecutors dropped most impeachment charges against the vice president.

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