Madagascar's new army chief, Colonel Andre Andriarijaona (2nd R) speaks to the press after he was sworn in at a ceremony at the military headquarters in the capital Antananarivo. Madagascar's army chief was sacked and replaced Wednesday, the military said, a day after he warned leaders that his troops would take power unless a months-long political crisis was resolved. (AFP/Gregoire Pourtier)Rebel Soldier Ousts Madagascar's Army Chief -- Reuters
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ANTANANARIVO, March 11 (Reuters) - A rebel soldier declared himself head of Madagascar's army on Wednesday, ousting the general who had given the island's feuding leaders a three-day ultimatum to resolve the political crisis.
Army chief General Edmond Rasolomahandry had on Tuesday asked President Marc Ravalomanana and opposition leader Andry Rajoelina to unite within 72 hours to end weeks of troubles that have killed about 135 people and damaged the economy.
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Update: Madagascar army chief replaced after coup threat: military -- Yahoo News/AFP
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