Monday, April 27, 2009

Is Madagascar Becoming A Military Dictatorship?

Photo: Many victims in the clashes suffered gunshot wounds. Photo from Al Jazeera

Army Raids Madagascar Constitutional Court -- AFP

ANTANANARIVO (AFP) — Armed forces raided the offices of Madagascar's constitutional court on Monday, firing warning shots in the air and arresting at least three renegade soldiers.

An AFP correspondent saw several soldiers enter the building and fire at least three warning shots.

The military operation was aimed at rounding up remnants of the armed forces who have remained loyal to ousted president Marc Ravalomanana, several sources told AFP.

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More News On Madagascar

Soldiers storm Madagascar court -- BBC
Fresh clashes in Madagascar -- IOL
Two die in new violence in Madagascar capital: reports -- Washington Post
2 killed, 6 injured in Madagascar unrest -- AP
Dozens hurt in Madagascar clashes -- Al Jazeera
Madagascar : Transitional government is trampling on freedom of speech -- Global Voices

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