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Unrest in Madagascar

I was disturbed to hear news a couple of days ago of political unrest in Madagascar’s capital city, Antananarivo. It seems like the mayor of the city, Andry Rajoelina, and President Marc Ravalomanana are at loggerheads following the closure of the mayor’s TV network Viva after it broadcast an interview with former President Didier Ratsiraka.

“More than 20 charred bodies have been found in a looted shop in Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo, following violent anti-government protests, reports say.

The bodies are thought to be looters trapped in the burning shop when the roof fell in. There is no confirmation.

Police have shot in the air in an attempt to disperse angry crowds and looters in the city.

It was the fourth day of unrest amid a growing political confrontation between the city’s mayor and the president.”

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