The young protesters were euphoric when they were joined by soldiers from the Capsat military unit in October last year, a turning point in weeks of anti-government demonstrations.
President Andry Rajoelina fled the Indian Ocean island and the military seized power, swearing in Capsat commander Colonel Michael Randrianirina as interim leader on October 17.
It brought an end to unrest that claimed at least 22 lives, including in a government crac…