Arrests on the streets of Madagascar. At least 22 killed – in anti-government protests – according to the UN. And a hundred reported injured in clashes with security forces. All figures disputed by the country’s government.
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Gen Z accuse those in power of failing to manage basic resources, blaming it for the economy and widespread poverty. And now after weeks of protests, thousands – many of them students, gathered, calling for the president to step down. This time joined by part of the military.
President Rajoelina was supposed to address the nation yesterday – instead he’d fled for his life – with reports that he’d been flown out of the capital on a French military aircraft.
Many flights to Madagascar have been suspended while the turmoil continues – and security forces are working to maintain order.
Reporter: Frances Read
Picture Editor/Producer: Omar Mehtab & Kirsty O’Driscoll
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