US EditionElite Military Unit Defects as Coup Unfolds in Madagascar
Elite CAPSAT soldiers refused orders to shoot and joined thousands of youth protesters demanding political reform amid a crisis that left at least 22 dead, the United Nations said.
- Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina stated that an attempt to seize state power illegally is ongoing, as troops from the Army Personnel Administration Center joined anti-government protests.
- CAPSAT troops declared their support for protests against Rajoelina that began over service shortages.
- The African Union's chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expressed deep concern over the political instability and called for dialogue and calm in Madagascar.
- At least 22 deaths have been reported during the protests, while the United Nations urges the government to respect rights to peaceful assembly and free association.
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The military unit Capsat has been solidarityd with the protesters who have been protesting for about two weeks and installed a new military chief. President Andry Rajoelina is "trying to take over illegal power."
For more than two weeks, the people of Madagascar have been demonstrating against the government. Now, soldiers have joined the protesters.
Protests have been shaking Madagascar for more than two weeks – now the demonstrators have received reinforcements: an important army unit was solidarityed.
Madagascar government says coup attempt underway amid unrest
Heavy gunfire has been reported in Madagascar amid a coup attempt in the island nation off Africa’s southeastern coast. “The Presidency of the Republic informs the nation and the international community that an illegal attempt to take power by force, contrary to the Constitution and democratic principles, was initiated on national territory,” the government said in a statement on Sunday. Videos posted on social media starting Saturday showed int…
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