"Elite troops joined youth-led protests over utilities that have swelled into gravest threat to Rajoelina. Madagascar's presidency says an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power was under way in the African nation, without offering any evidence, a day after some soldiers joined a protest movement that started last month. In a statement on Sunday, President Andry Rajoelina accused unknown actors of attempting the coup, a day after soldiers publicly sided with protesters demanding his resignation."
"Madagascar's presidency says an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power was under way in the African nation, without offering any evidence, a day after some soldiers joined a protest movement that started last month. The troops from the elite CAPSAT unit that helped Rajoelina seize power in a 2009 coup urged fellow soldiers to disobey orders and back the youth-led protests."
Elite troops from Madagascar's CAPSAT unit joined youth-led protests over utilities, escalating demonstrations into the gravest challenge to President Andry Rajoelina. The protests began on September 25 and center on utility issues and demands for Rajoelina's resignation. The presidency alleged an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power without presenting evidence. CAPSAT members urged fellow soldiers to disobey orders and back protesters. Soldiers publicly sided with demonstrators, intensifying political instability. The involvement of troops revives memories of the 2009 coup and raises concerns about escalation. The situation remains fluid, with authorities and protesters confronting rising tensions.
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