US EditionMadagascar army colonel says military has taken charge of nation
The military, led by the elite CAPSAT unit, took control after youth protests over shortages and corruption led to President Rajoelina's impeachment and flight, with at least 22 deaths reported.
- Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the National Assembly after fleeing the country amid protests.
- Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced that the military has taken charge of the nation.
- The military dissolved all institutions except the lower house of parliament.
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Military Takes Over As Madagascar President Impeached - Daily Trust
An elite Madagascar military unit said Tuesday it had taken power in the Indian Ocean nation after parliamentarians voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of anti-government protests. There were celebrations in the streets of the capital after the commander of the CAPSAT military unit, which joined the demonstrators over the weekend, announced that it was in charge. The presidency denounced “a clear act of attempted coup” and…
Madagascar’s Military Takes Control of Country after President Flees
Madagascar’s military has taken control of the country and dissolved its high-level governmental institutions except for the lower house of Parliament, which on Tuesday voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina - ending his decade-long rule.
CAPSAT unit announced control of the country after Parliament dismissed President Andry Rajoelina amid protests over lack of basic services
In Madagascar, the military claimed power.
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