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Madagascar’s president says coup underway

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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
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