Bruneau Laurette (Born 20 June 1974) is a Mauritian social activist and politician. [1][2]
Bruneau Laurette | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 20, 1974 |
| Nationality | Mauritian |
| Alma mater | Chartered Institute of Environmental Health |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 2020-present |
| Political party | Linion Sitwayin, One Moris |
Political impact
editOn 29 August 2020, Bruneau Laurette gathered a mass of the Mauritian population who protested to bring in a drastic change in the way politics was done in Mauritius and was in favour of voting a new government.[3][4][5][6]
On 2 March 2021, Bruneau Laurette, announced the creation of his political party.[7][8] On 7 March 2023, Laurette joined One Moris, the party of Sherry Singh, former CEO of Mauritius Telecom.[9]
Arrest
editOn 4 November 2022, Bruneau Laurette and his son were arrested. The police seized firearms and 46 kg of hashish in the activist's house and car. According to Laurette, he was the victim of a set-up.[10] Laurette was released on bail on 27 February 2023.[11]
References
edit- ^ Moris, E (13 February 2021). "« L'AVENIR EST ENTRE NOS MAINS », AFFIRME BRUNEAU LAURETTE". zinfos-moris.com. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ "Mauritius In Crisis As Militarized Police Deployed Against Peaceful Protestors". 11 January 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ Oodunt, Sunil (10 February 2021). "Marche du 13 février: l'opposition vise une foule plus grande que celle du 29 août". lexpress.mu. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ "Bruneau Laurette: «Nous serons à Port-Louis pour le peuple et non pas pour Ramgoolam, Bérenger ou Duval»". lexpress.mu. 13 February 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ "Marche du 13 février: l'opposition vise une foule plus grande que celle du 29 août". lexpress.mu. 10 February 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ "Protests Continue In Mauritius Five Months After Oil Spil". forbes.com. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ "BRUNEAU LAURETTE ANNONCE LE LANCEMENT DE SON PARTI". zinfos-moris.com. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ Stewelderson, Casimir Jean (8 March 2021). "Bruneau Laurette: «Mo pa enn chatwa ni enn roder bout»". lexpress.mu. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ "Bruneau Laurette Joins One Moris". Le Matinal. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Après l'arrestation de Bruneau Laurette et son fils - interrogatoires et mise en demeure". 5plus.mu. 15 November 2022.
- ^ "Libéré, Bruneau Laurette maintient ses allégations de «drug planting»". Defimedia. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
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