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

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

Thousands of predominantly young protesters reportedly 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.

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Thousands of predominantly young protesters reportedly 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 up to twelve hours a day.

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 up to twelve hours a day.

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

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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

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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 was organized primarily through Facebook.

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 was organized primarily through Facebook.

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Madagascar's violent protests expose the illegitimate rule of President Rajoelina, who lost his citizenship when he secretly obtained French nationality in 2014. The captured judiciary refuses to address his constitutional ineligibility, while France manipulates elections through a puppet leader who serves colonial interests over his people's basic needs.

Madagascar's violent protests expose the illegitimate rule of President Rajoelina, who lost his citizenship when he secretly obtained French nationality in 2014. The captured judiciary refuses to address his constitutional ineligibility, while France manipulates elections through a puppet leader who serves colonial interests over his people's basic needs.</span

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Madagascar's energy crisis stems from decades of mismanagement and corruption at state utility Jirama, which consumes 10% of government revenue while serving only 37% of citizens. The government is implementing immediate solutions including thermal plants and renewable projects to address infrastructure failures affecting millions of people.

Madagascar's energy crisis stems from decades of mismanagement and corruption at state utility Jirama, which consumes 10% of government revenue while serving only 37% of citizens. The government is implementing immediate solutions including thermal plants and renewable projects to address infrastructure failures affecting millions of people.</span

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Madagascar Imposes Curfew After Utility Protests Turn Violent

The violent protests in Madagascar reveal the illegitimate rule of President and former coup leader Rajoelina, who should have lost his citizenship when he secretly acquired French nationality in 2014. The subjugated judiciary refuses to address his constitutional ineligibility, while France manipulates elections through its puppet leader, who prioritizes colonial interests over the basic needs of his taxpaying population. The people have had enough of poverty, fraud, and incompetence and demand that their voices are finally heard.

The violent protests in Madagascar reveal the illegitimate rule of President and former coup leader Rajoelina, who should have lost his citizenship when he secretly acquired French nationality in 2014. The subjugated judiciary refuses to address his constitutional ineligibility, while France manipulates elections through its puppet leader, who prioritizes colonial interests over the basic needs of his taxpaying population. The people have had enough of poverty, fraud, and incompetence and demand that their voices are finally heard.

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The people's frustration is understandable, but Madagascar's energy crisis is the result of decades of mismanagement and corruption, and cannot be blamed primarily on the Rajoelina government.  In fact, access to drinking water has significantly improved over the past six years, although large parts of the growing population still lack access. Moreover, the government is implementing solutions, including thermal power plants and renewable energy projects, to address the infrastructure problems affecting millions of people.

The people's frustration is understandable, but Madagascar's energy crisis is the result of decades of mismanagement and corruption, and cannot be blamed primarily on the Rajoelina government. In fact, access to drinking water has significantly improved over the past six years, although large parts of the growing population still lack access. Moreover, the government is implementing solutions, including thermal power plants and renewable energy projects, to address the infrastructure problems affecting millions of people.

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