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Madagascar military says it has seized power as president moves to 'safe place'

Madagascar military says it has seized power as president moves to 'safe place'

The military in Madagascar has claimed to have seized power, stating that they have suspended the constitution and dissolved the government. This comes after President Andry Rajoelina announced that he had moved to a "safe place" due to ongoing unrest in the country. The military has promised to hold elections within the next two years, but President Rajoelina has insisted that he remains in charge and that the military's actions are illegal. The situation remains fluid, with tensions high and the future of the country's political leadership uncertain. The announcement by the military has been met with both support and condemnation from various international actors, with some calling for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. The events in Madagascar highlight the ongoing political instability and the fragility of democratic institutions in the region.

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