Madagascar Soldiers Support Protesters Over Coup Allegations

A military unit in Madagascar has taken control of the country’s security forces amid allegations of an “attempt to seize power illegally” by President Andry Rajoelina, who faces ongoing protests over power and water shortages. Thousands of demonstrators in Antananarivo received support from the CAPSAT contingent, while Rajoelina called for dialogue to resolve the crisis following his recent government dismissal.

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