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Why did Genz make Madagascar's president flee?

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Gen Z-led protests over corruption, poverty, and essential service shortages led to military defections and the president's flight from Madagascar.

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

Gen Z protests over corruption and poverty escalated, prompting military units to defect and support protesters, leading to the president's departure.

Madagascar's president has fled, officials say, amid Gen Z protests
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Reuters
7 hours ago
Madagascar's president has fled, officials say, amid Gen Z protests

The president fled after army units defected and joined protesters, with the elite Capsat unit refusing to use force and escorting demonstrators.

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

Protests led by Gen Z Madagascar began over water and electricity shortages and expanded into calls for the president's resignation and systemic reform.

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

The elite Capsat military unit joined anti-government protesters, calling for the president to step down and naming a new army chief.

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