On Sunday, the minister of armed forces in Madagascar acknowledged an officer selected by a military group supporting demonstrators calling for President Andry Rajoelina to resign as the country's new army chief.
Breakdown
- President Andri Radjoelina announced an attempted coup in Madagascar.
- The elite army unit Kapsat claimed control of the military. 6s
- The army unit called for the president to step down after weeks of youth-led protests. 14s
- Radjoelina's office informed the public and international community of the alleged illegal power grab. 22s
- The Minister of Armed Forces recognized an officer selected by a military group supporting the protests as the new army chief. 58s