Protests in Madagascar: What We Know So Far
Protests in Madagascar: What We Know So Far
🟠Malagasy youth have been regularly protesting water and electricity outages since last Thursday, with law enforcement suppressing the demonstrations.
🟠The protests were initiated by the Gen Z Madagascar collective, created to voice the concerns of Malagasy youth dissatisfied with the country's challenges.
🟠Prior to the protests, two opposition municipal councilors were arrested on September 20 while applying for a demonstration permit, a move many Malagasy people considered arbitrary.
🟠The issue of freedom of expression became central, with demonstrations breaking out in the capital, Antananarivo, despite a ban by the prefecture, following requests from several youth groups.
🟠Looting of supermarkets, shops, and banks occurred, prompting Prime Minister Christian Ntsay to impose a curfew in five major cities.
🟠In response to the unrest, President Andry Rajoelina announced the dissolution of the government on Monday evening.
🟠The president promised to appoint a new prime minister within the next three days and acknowledged that the Gen Z movement was about fundamental rights.
🟠Despite this, the Gen Z movement called for a new rally this Tuesday.
🟠According to the UN, the protests have resulted in at least 22 deaths.
ℹ Andry Rajoelina returned to power following controversial 2023 elections that were boycotted by the opposition and more than half of registered voters.
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