Madagascar Army Unit Seizes Control After Weeks of Protests
Army officers in Madagascar took control of the country after lawmakers impeached President Andry Rajoelina, who went into hiding at the weekend after soldiers joined anti-government protests demanding his resignation.
Demonstrations erupted in Madagascar over water and power shortages, leading to clashes with security forces and the deaths of at least 22 people, with residents reacting enthusiastically to news that Rajoelina had been pushed out.
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