""From now on, all orders of the Malagasy army, whether land, air or military, will come from CAPSAT headquarters," officers from the unit declared in a video statement. They urged the country's security forces to stand firm in solidarity by refusing any "orders to shoot" at protesters, emphasizing the importance of protecting citizens' rights and maintaining peace during this critical moment."
"President Andry Rajoelina, whose whereabouts are currently unknown, denounced CAPSAT's support for protesters as "an attempt to seize power illegally and by force, contrary to the constitution and to democratic principles." Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, leader of the opposition in parliament, told the Reuters news agency that Rajoelina left Madagascar on Sunday after CAPSAT declared its support for the protesters. A military source told Reuters that Rajoelina flew out of the country on a French military aircraft on Sunday."
Since September 25, thousands of young Malagasy protesters have staged one of the country's most powerful demonstrations, gathering in Antananarivo and demanding the president resign. The Corps d'administration des personnels et des services administratifs et techniques (CAPSAT) unit of the armed forces declared support for the Gen Z-led demonstrations and announced that all orders of the Malagasy army would come from CAPSAT headquarters. CAPSAT urged security forces to refuse any orders to shoot at protesters, emphasizing protection of citizens' rights and maintenance of peace. President Andry Rajoelina denounced CAPSAT's support as an illegal attempt to seize power, and opposition lawmakers prepared impeachment proceedings while reports said Rajoelina left Madagascar on a French military aircraft.
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