Thursday, March 12, 2009

'Civil War Looms' In Madagascar


From The BBC:

The US ambassador to Madagascar has warned the country is heading for civil war after pro-opposition soldiers forced the army chief to resign.

Niels Marquardt said he was concerned and saddened by the Indian Ocean island's six-week political crisis.

Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade has now offered to host peace talks.

Army chief Edmond Rasolofomahandry had on Tuesday given the country's political rivals 72 hours to end a dispute which has paralysed Madagascar.

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More News On Madagascar

Madagascar on the verge of civil war, US ambassador warns -- The Guardian
Madagascar president urges army to stay neutral -- International Herald Tribune
But dissident soldiers took over the army HQ and forced him to resign -- Washington Post
Madagascar police defy government -- BBC
Madagascar president vows to restore peace -- AFP
'Crisis talks shelved' -- News24
Madagascar crisis deepens -- Financial Times
SCENARIOS: What next in Madagascar's crisis? -- Reuters

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