>Walter Astrada, Argentina, Agence France-Presse.Police fire tear gas in the main avenue of Antananarivo on 16 February.
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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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