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What is the latest on Madagascar protests?

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Madagascar faces escalating unrest as elite military units back youth-led protests demanding the president's resignation. The Capsat unit claims control of the military, prompting the president to allege an attempted coup. Reports indicate President Andri Radjelina has fled the country. At least 22 people have died since protests began over water and power shortages, expanding to broader grievances of corruption and poverty.

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Madagascar's president has fled, officials say, amid Gen Z protests

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  • Madagascar's president fled the country following weeks of protests over corruption and poverty.
  • President Radjelina reportedly left on a French military aircraft after a deal with France. 13s
  • Military units, including the elite Capsat, defected and supported protesters. 36s
  • Capsat unit refused to use force against protesters and appointed a new army chief. 1m 12s
  • At least 22 people have died in clashes since the protests began, according to the UN. 1m 36s
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Madagascar's president has fled, officials say, amid Gen Z protests
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Reuters
3 hours ago
Madagascar's president has fled, officials say, amid Gen Z protests

Madagascar's president has fled the country after weeks of Gen Z protests over corruption and poverty, with military units defecting to support demonstrators.

Madagascar protests escalate as military backs opposition
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France 24
6 hours ago
Madagascar protests escalate as military backs opposition

The elite military unit Capsat has joined anti-government protesters, calling for President André Radswell to step down and naming a new head of the army.

Madagascar President alleges coup as soldiers join protests
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Africanews
11 hours ago
Madagascar President alleges coup as soldiers join protests

The president announced an attempted coup as soldiers joined anti-government protests, with military leaders expressing support for demonstrators.

Madagascar’s president says coup underway
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Euronews
20 hours ago
Madagascar’s president says coup underway

President Andri Radjoelina stated an attempted coup is underway after the Kapsat unit claimed control of the military and called for his resignation.

Madagascar's army units join Gen Z anti-government protests
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DW News
1 day ago
Madagascar's army units join Gen Z anti-government protests

Elite army units joined anti-government protests, enabling demonstrators to breach guarded areas and intensifying calls for the president to step down.

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