US EditionMadagascar's president denounces 'coup' attempt in day of fresh protests
- Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina denounced 'coup' attempts during protests led by the youth movement Gen Z Mada, demanding his resignation and change in government.
- At least 22 people have died and hundreds have been injured amid ongoing protests that started on September 25, according to the United Nations.
- The Gen Z movement demanded consultation in choosing a new premier and called for an investigation into police actions during the protests.
- Rajoelina's administration faced criticism for ongoing power and water shortages, leading to protests that challenge his leadership.
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Rival rallies in Madagascar follow deadly Gen Z protests
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar - Backers and foes of Madagascar’s cornered government staged rival rallies in the capital Antananarivo on Saturday following days of fatal youth-led protests that the president has termed a coup bid.
In a speech delivered on Friday, 3 October, while the country was experiencing a new day of protests, the head of state attributed the social movement started on 25 September to "mass manipulation".
'We can be proud of this generation': Madagascar's youth continue to protest
Madascar's Gen Z protesters are unbroken in their will to continue to call for change and the abdication of president Andry Rajoelina. The head of state meanwhile said on Friday that he refused to resign, claiming instead that some forces wanted to overthrow the government.
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Madagascar's president denounces 'coup' attempt as protests flare
Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina condemned on Friday what he said was an attempt to topple his government, as fresh protests flared against the political elite and years of misrule.
Madagascar President Denounces 'Coup' Attempt Over Protests Against Political Elite
Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina condemned what he said was an attempt to topple his government following days of deadly youth-led protests against the political elite and years of misrule.
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