"Authorities in Madagascar have imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the capital, Antananarivo, following protests against frequent power outages and water shortages that turned violent. Hundreds of protesters took to the streets on Thursday to voice their anger over persistent power cuts, which often leave homes and businesses without electricity for over 12 hours. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas to quash the demonstrations."
"The protesters barricaded roads with rocks and burning tyres. By Thursday afternoon, there were reported incidents of looting at various retailers, appliance stores and banks across the 1.4-million-strong capital. Several stations for the country's new cable car system were also set on fire. Local media reported on Thursday that three homes of politicians known to be close to President Andry Rajoelina were also attacked by protesters."
Large protests took place in Antananarivo over frequent power cuts and water shortages, often leaving homes and businesses without electricity for over 12 hours. Protesters barricaded roads with rocks and burning tyres, and by afternoon there were reports of looting at retailers, appliance stores and banks across the 1.4-million-strong capital. Several stations for the new cable car system were set on fire and three homes of politicians close to President Andry Rajoelina were attacked. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas after authorities banned the demonstration, and a dusk-to-dawn curfew from 7pm to 5am (16:00-02:00 GMT) was imposed. General Angelo Ravelonarivo said some individuals were taking advantage of the situation and security forces acted to protect the population and property.
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