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Thousands rallying across Mauritius over government's handling of oil spill : Reports

Moscow, Aug 29 (Sputnik) A nationwide peaceful march has gathered thousands across the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius on Saturday, as citizens protest the government's handling of the recent massive fuel spill from the Japanese bulk carrier MV Wakashio, L'Express Maurice newspaper reported.
The oil spill severely affected dolphins living in the area. During the last check carried out on Friday afternoon, eleven more dolphin corpses were found on the shores of the Mauritius island not far from the oil spill site. According to the recent preliminary results, the death toll of dolphins found on Mauritius shores has raised to 38.
According to the newspaper, thousands have gathered in the center of the capital, Port Louis, holding national flags and banners that say "My future is in danger because of the government's incompetence," "Do not tolerate incompetence," "I [love] my country, I am ashamed of its government," "Can you hear the dolphins cry?"
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