Madagascar Officers In Coup Claim -- BBCMilitary officers in Madagascar say they have taken over the island nation.
Col Charles Andrianasoavina, who made the announcement, was one of the officers behind a coup that brought Andre Rajoelina to power last year.
The situation is unclear but Reuters news agency quoted military police chief as saying other senior officers would intervene if it was a mutiny.
The announcement came as Madagascans voted in a referendum on a controversial new constitution.
Madagascar has been beset by instability for several years.
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WNU Editor: This is a breaking news story. Other Generals in Madagascar are stating that if this is a coup, they will intervene in favor of the government. We will update this story as more news and information comes in.
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