Coup Attempt In Madagascar Losing Support

Colonel Charles Andrianasoavina declared a group of military officers had overthrown Madagascar's government, but President Andry Rajoelina dismissed them as an irrelevant minority. Photograph: Reuters TV
Madagascar In Limbo After Attempted Coup -- The Guardian

Political future uncertain as dissident army officers who declared overthrow of government remain holed up in barracks

Madagascar's political future remains on a knife-edge today as it awaits the next move between its president and the coup plotters determined to oust him.

A group of about 20 dissident military officers, who yesterday made a premature declaration that they had overthrown the government, is holed up in their barracks while the streets remain calm.

President Andry Rajoelina, who at 36 is Africa's youngest leader, claimed the rebels had threatened to assassinate him but dismissed them as an irrelevant minority.

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More News On The Attempted Coup In Madagascar

Officers take refuge after coup bid -- Press Association
Madagascar mutineers in talks -- AFP
Rajoelina reaffirms control of situation in Madagascar after attempted coup -- Xinhuanet
PM says situation is ‘under control’ despite coup claims -- France24

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