Madagascar’s youth protests escalate, demanding president’s exit
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For a third consecutive week, Madagascar’s capital was rocked by violent clashes as roughly 1,000 demonstrators, largely masked and mobilizing under the "Gen Z Madagascar" banner, confronted police who used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse crowds.
Breakdown
- About 1,000 people protested in Madagascar's capital, rejecting the president's offer for dialogue.
- Police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse demonstrators in several city areas. 11s
- The protests began over water and electricity shortages but now include broader grievances about governance and human rights. 1m 6s
- Protesters are now demanding the resignation of the president, not just government reforms. 1m 20s
- The unrest marks the most significant instability in Madagascar in recent years. 19s