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>Walter Astrada, Argentina, Agence France-Presse.

A man tries to flee gunfire outside Madagascan government offices on 7 February.
Violence broke out in the Madagascan capital, Antananarivo in February. Supporters of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina marched on government offices in a bid to oust President Marc Ravalomanana. Security forces opened fire, killing some 28 people. In the ensuing weeks, rioting broke out. In March, Ravalomanana was deposed and Rajoelina declared president.
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