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Why did Madagascar's president flee?

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Madagascar's president fled the country due to fears for his safety after a military uprising and widespread anti-government protests, particularly by youth. The elite Capsat military unit defected to support protesters, refused to use force, and declared a new army chief, prompting the president to warn of an attempted coup and seek refuge abroad.

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Madagascar president fled ‘in fear for his life’, refuses to resign

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  • President Andre Rajolina fled Madagascar citing fears for his safety after a military uprising.
  • Rajolina addressed the nation from an undisclosed location, refusing to resign. 11s
  • He declined offers from other African countries to send troops, citing Malagasy values. 30s
  • Reports claim Rajolina left Madagascar on a French military plane. 46s
  • The current unrest is the most significant since Rajolina's rise to power after a 2009 coup. 1m 39s
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Madagascar president fled ‘in fear for his life’, refuses to resign
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Africanews
9 hours ago
Madagascar president fled ‘in fear for his life’, refuses to resign

President Andre Rajolina fled Madagascar out of fear for his safety after a military uprising and weeks of anti-government protests.

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

The president left after weeks of Gen Z protests over corruption and poverty, and after army units defected to support protesters.

Madagascar President alleges coup as soldiers join protests
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Africanews
1 day 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
2 days ago
Madagascar’s president says coup underway

President Andri Radjoelina said an attempted coup was underway after the elite Kapsat army unit claimed control of the military and called for him to step down.

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