Days to Mauritius’ General Elections, Religious Leaders Condemn Social Media Shutdown

CoR members call for “full clarity” around the decision, which they say has received mixed reactions.

“We wish for full clarity and transparency, to enable us to see clearly and establish the truth,” the faith-based leaders in Mauritius say.

They underscored the importance of maintaining peace and mutual respect during the upcoming election period, adding, “In these troubled times, it is crucial to remain focused on what constitutes our common good – namely, our democracy and our harmonious coexistence.” 

In their statement, CoR members also call on Mauritians to exercise wisdom and avoid actions that could damage the country’s “social fabric”.

“We reiterate our calls for calm and place our trust in the wisdom of the Mauritian people to avoid any actions that could further harm the social fabric,” CoR members say.

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They implore, “We pray that peace and mutual respect continue to be fundamental values of our shared life together.”

On October 23, CoR members underscored the importance of peace, integrity, and accountability ahead of the November 10 polls.

Earlier, on October 18, faith-based leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation emphasized the importance of voting as a “sacred duty” and called for responsible participation in the country’s general elections.

Jude Atemanke is a Cameroonian journalist with a passion for Catholic Church communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Buea in Cameroon. Currently, Jude serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.