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UN High Commissioner Expresses Concerns over Police Brutality During Madagascar Protests
Protests over utility cut-offs have led to at least six student deaths and widespread rioting amid government repression and curfews, with youth and unions demanding systemic change.
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In the face of the scale of the protest, President Andry Rajoelina will return his government.
·Paris, France
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‘Leo délestage’ movement rocks Madagascar
What started as a day of peaceful protest called by the Madagascan youth on Thursday 25 September, ended with brutal repression, which left several youth killed by police, clashes and rioting. The government has declared a curfew in all major cities, but protests continue.
The victims include protesters and bystanders killed by security forces, as well as others killed in the ensuing widespread violence and looting by individuals and gangs unrelated to the protesters. “I am shocked and saddened by the loss of life and […]
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right1Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
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