1943 Belle Vue Harel Massacre
The 1943 Belle Vue Harel Massacre refers to a significant strike which escalated into riots amongst labourers working in the fields of the Belle Vue Harel Sugar Estate, near the village of Belle Vue Harel on the island of Mauritius in September 1943. The riots led to the death of 4 people with an additional 16 people being injured.
| 1943 Belle Vue Harel Massacre | |
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| Date | 27 September 1943 |
| Location | Belle Vue Harel Sugar Estate, Belle Vue Harel, Mauritius |
| Caused by | poor labour conditions |
| Methods | strikes, riot, clashes with police, rallies |
| Resulted in | 4 dead 16 injured Expanded political and economic rights for labourers |
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