Elite troops joined youth-led protests over utilities that have swelled into gravest threat to Rajoelina.
Elite troops joined youth-led protests over utilities that have swelled into gravest threat to Rajoelina.
By Faisal Ali and News Agencies
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Madagascar’s presidency says “an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power” was under way in the African nation, without offering any evidence, a day after some soldiers joined a protest movement that started last month.
Soldiers from elite Capsat unit have announced they are taking over after weeks of youth-led protests
An elite military unit that installed the president in 2009 has joined Gen Z protesters calling for his resignation.
An army unit claimed it had taken over leadership of the military command and was now in control of all the armed forces.
President Rajoelina faces growing pressure to resign as parts of the army side with protesters after weeks of unrest.
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