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Chaos erupts in Madagascar's capital as protests over frequent power outages and water shortages turn violent

This led to authorities imposing a curfew in the capital

Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at the protesters

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#Madagascar | Security forces vow harsh crackdowns on looters. Armed units have been deployed to key sites - refueling sites, shops and shopping centers. Officers may be authorized to use their issued firearms. Earlier today, one person was reported...

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Madagascar imposes nighttime curfew after violent protests over water and power cuts

Madagascar imposes night curfew after protests over power and water cuts

@titrespresse #Madagascar 2:54AM - many cities throughout the big island are complaining about ongoing robberies done under the likes of the purge(movie)  loud music blasted to prevent people hearing cry for help and to drain mentally. Protests are s...

@5sur5Afri They are using strategies in the likes of The Purge (movie), throughout the whole city of Antananarivo - everywhere, to drain psychologically people so they wont be able to protest tomorrow. nobody is sleeping rn  - its 2:14AM

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Nighttime curfew is enforced in Antananarivo after violence 

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Hundreds of mostly young people took to the streets of Antananarivo, angry over persistent power outages and water shortages.

Madagascar hit by widespread violence.

Residents and shop owners bear the brunt following unrest.

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A wave of unrest has shaken Madagascars apital, Antananarivo, following protests over long-running power outages and water shortages.

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People are doing a peaceful protest to have clean water, electricity and freedom of speech. 

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#UPDATE: Madagascar extended a nighttime curfew in the capital Antananarivo after violent protests over power cuts and water shortages. Authorities also imposed the 7:30 pm to 4:00 am local time curfew in four other major cities: Antsiranana, Majunga...

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A dusk-to-dawn curfew is now in effect in Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo. Protests erupted on Thursday in response to frequent power outages and water shortages. According to Reuters, protesters looted and then burned a large shopping mall. It is...

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There's a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, over youth-led protests.

The youth are denouncing the government and demanding the restoration of reliable water and electricity across the country.

The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar warns that demonstrations continue across Antananarivo. The airport is closed and a curfew is in effect until 5:00 a.m. on September 26. U.S. citizens are advised to shelter in place and avoid protest areas.

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#Madagascar | People seem to be on the streets for a second day in #Antananarivo. Yesterday, protests began due to worsening water cuts and rolling blackouts. After the sun set, parts of the capital were looted and vandalized. Security forces have b...

Madagascar: Demonstrations continue to across Antananarivo. The airport has been closed and a curfew put in place until 5:00am tomorrow (Sept. 26) morning. U.S. citizens are strongly advised to shelter in place and avoid locations where protests or d...

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Peaceful protests in Antananarivo  for water &amp; electricity turned violent after police repression. Later, looters struck while authorities stood by. Madagascar is bleeding. 

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#Madagascar: Demonstrations continue to escalate in both numbers and size across most of Antananarivo.There are reports of violent clashes between protesters and security personnel, fires, tear gas usage, and multiple reports of gunfire. U.S. citizen...

Madagascar authorities imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Thursday in Antananarivo after protests over chronic power and water outages escalated into violence, with police using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators.</span

Madagascar authorities imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Thursday in Antananarivo after protests over chronic power and water outages escalated into violence, with police using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators.

Hundreds of predominantly young protesters took to the streets carrying placards with messages including "Water and electricity are basic human needs" and "Let us speak out" while chanting demands for reliable utilities.</span

Hundreds of predominantly young protesters took to the streets carrying placards with messages including "Water and electricity are basic human needs" and "Let us speak out" while chanting demands for reliable utilities.

Demonstrators barricaded roads with burning tires and rocks, bringing parts of the capital to a standstill as they expressed frustration over power interruptions that frequently leave homes and businesses without electricity for over twelve hours.</span

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Demonstrators barricaded roads with burning tires and rocks, bringing parts of the capital to a standstill as they expressed frustration over power interruptions that frequently leave homes and businesses without electricity for over twelve hours.

The initially peaceful demonstrations turned destructive by Thursday afternoon, with reports of looting at retailers, appliance stores and banks, while several stations of the country's new cable car system were set ablaze by protesters.</span

The initially peaceful demonstrations turned destructive by Thursday afternoon, with reports of looting at retailers, appliance stores and banks, while several stations of the country's new cable car system were set ablaze by protesters.

Three homes belonging to politicians close to President Andry Rajoelina were attacked by demonstrators, while protesters also targeted offices of Jirama, the national water and electricity company, in other provinces across the country.</span

Three homes belonging to politicians close to President Andry Rajoelina were attacked by demonstrators, while protesters also targeted offices of Jirama, the national water and electricity company, in other provinces across the country.

General Angelo Ravelonarivo announced the curfew decision to protect the population and their belongings, stating that individuals were taking advantage of the situation to destroy property, as the youth-led movement organized primarily through Facebook.</span

General Angelo Ravelonarivo announced the curfew decision to protect the population and their belongings, stating that individuals were taking advantage of the situation to destroy property, as the youth-led movement organized primarily through Facebook.

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