US EditionMadagascar's president denounces 'coup' attempt in day of fresh protests
Youth-led protests demand President Andry Rajoelina's resignation over persistent water and power shortages amid violent clashes that have left at least 22 dead, United Nations reports.
- 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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Gathered in Antananarivo, demonstrators demanding the departure of the president were dispersed by tear gas, and other demonstrators supported him.
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Rival rallies in Madagascar after deadly Gen Z protests
Supporters and opponents of Madagascar's cornered government faced off at a distance in the capital Antananarivo on Saturday, after days of deadly youth-led protests that the president has called an attempted coup.
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.
Since 25 September, the anger of young people has risen in response to the cuts in water and electricity. Regrouped in particular within the Gen Z group, they denounce the poverty that strikes them.
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".
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