Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has suddenly left his country, reason is…, opposition says….
Rajoelina has reportedly flew out of the country on a French military aircraft due to the fear of a military coup.
Antananarivo: In a significant global political development, Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina Madagascar President has fled the country due to mysterious reasons. The head of the opposition and other officials said on Monday that the President left the country on Sunday. As per a report by news agency Reuters, Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, the leader of the opposition in parliament told that Rajoelina left Madagascar on Sunday after units of the army defected and joined the protesters. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent developments in Madagascar.
What Opposition leader said on Madagascar’s President sudden leave?
“We called the staff of the presidency and they confirmed that he left the country”, the opposition leader was quoted as saying by the Reuters report.
Why has Madagascar’s President suddenly left country?
In addition to the information given by the opposition leader, Reuters have quoted sources as saying that Rajoelina flew out of the country on a French military aircraft on Sunday. As per APA news, Rajoelina has not been seen in public since last week and multiple conflicting reports have emerged about his location.
What’s happening in Madagascar?
The political and security situation in Madagascar has grown increasingly uncertain following a sharp escalation in unrest that began on September 25, when youth-led demonstrations over water and electricity shortages first erupted.
Media reports say that what started as localized protests has now expanded into a larger movement calling for President Rajoelina’s resignation, sweeping institutional reforms. In addition to institutional reforms, the Madagascar reforms also called for justice for those affected by protest-related violence in the country.
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