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Madagascar: Youth-led protests defy crackdown

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The protests in Madagascar have grown since last week into the largest wave of unrest the country has seen in years, tapping into widespread discontent with high levels of poverty and corruption.

Breakdown
  • Madagascar faces its largest protests in years, led by Gen Z youth.
  • Police have used tear gas against protesters demanding better utilities and the president's resignation. 10s
  • The president claims foreign actors are supporting the protests for mineral interests. 47s
  • Over 20 people have died and hundreds have been injured since the protests began. 1m 17s
  • The youth movement is adopting protest tactics from other countries like Indonesia and Nepal. 1m 31s
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