Madagascar: Young protesters renew demands for water and power
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Madagascar's security forces brutally crushed peaceful protests with live ammunition, killing at least 22 people and injuring over a hundred. The government responded to legitimate demonstrations about basic water and power needs with unnecessary and disproportionate force. International human rights law demands immediate investigation and justice for these shocking killings.
Madagascar faces destabilizing acts resembling a coup attempt disguised as protests, with widespread looting and violence destroying businesses and homes. Anonymous paid groups exploited legitimate concerns to torch government buildings and rob banks, forcing necessary security measures. The president appropriately dismissed failing officials while condemning the pillaging that threatened national stability.
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