Madagascar president denounces “attempted illegal seizure of power”
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina declared on Sunday that an “attempted illegal and forceful seizure of power” was underway, following the defection of a group of soldiers who joined thousands of anti-government protesters in the capital, Antananarivo.
In a statement released by the presidency, Rajoelina warned that the situation represented a “serious violation of the Constitution and democratic principles,” and called on both the nation and the international community to remain vigilant.
The crisis comes amid growing public anger over frequent power cuts and water shortages that have fueled weeks of demonstrations in the capital. On Friday, a contingent of soldiers publicly joined the protests, raising fears of instability in the island nation, which has experienced several coups over the past two decades.
The government has yet to announce any emergency measures, but security has been tightened in key areas of Antananarivo.
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