Imraan Hosany, the editor of the Mauritian Sunday Times, is charged with outrage against public and religious morality.

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His predecessor Paul Berenger, a white Mauritian of French descent, became the island's first non-Hindu prime minister in 2003.

BBC: Mauritius profile

Former Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam of the Social Alliance returned to power after defeating Paul Berenger of the Mauritian Militant Movement in elections in July 2005.

BBC: Mauritius profile

Few Mauritians could claim fangourin-filled veins better than Salim Soobun, a cane cutter and seventh-generation Mauritian whose ancestors came over from India more than 150 years ago.

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The strong involvement of Mauritian civil society played a key role in designing a local strategy and action plans to support the development of the country's cultural industries.

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The ruling alliance, which included Mr Ramgoolam's Labour Party and the Militant Socialist Movement, was re-elected in a closely fought vote in 2010, defeating the Mauritian Militant Movement led by Mr Berenger.

BBC: Mauritius profile

On 15 July 2012, Mauritian Sunday Times Editor Imraan Hosany and the printer StarPrint published photos that the family understand were taken by police for investigation and were used in the trial before the court.

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Combining modern Mauritian style (open-air architecture, thatched roofs and wooden decks) with indulgent amenities (outdoor showers and private plunge pools), this Indian Ocean resort is situated on the east side of Mauritius walk across a wooden bridge to reach part of the resort on a private island.

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