Photo: Madagascan President Marc Ravalomanana says on Sunday that they would organize a referendum if necessary to settle the political crisis in the Indian Ocean island country, March 15, 2009.(Xinhua/AFP Photo)From Voice Of America:
Partisans of Madagascar's opposition are expected to besiege the presidential palace today (Monday) to force President Marc Ravalomanana to step down. This follows claims by the opposition leader that he has the backing of the national army after some officers refused to take orders from Ravalomanana's government. Opposition leader Andry Rajoelina reiterated his call for the president's resignation in a political stalemate that is threatening to destabilize the country. President Ravalomanana however called for a referendum Sunday, saying calls for his resignation are illegal and an affront to democracy. Patricia Rajeriarison is a resident of the Malagasy capital, Antananarivo. She tells reporter Peter Clottey that Malagasies are confused about who is really in charge of the country.
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My Comment: Rejecting a referendum/election is going to make the situation worse. Both sides are now rapidly approaching a point of no return.
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