What a coup looks like
Some fantastic (and alarming) pictures emerging from the coup that isn’t officially a coup in Madagascar… Soldiers loyal to the opposition broke into the office of the president, who had earlier sought refuge outside the capital. The president has now officially stepped down, handing over the reins to the military until the political crisis can ...
Some fantastic (and alarming) pictures emerging from the coup that isn't officially a coup in Madagascar...
Some fantastic (and alarming) pictures emerging from the coup that isn’t officially a coup in Madagascar…
Soldiers loyal to the opposition broke into the office of the president, who had earlier sought refuge outside the capital. The president has now officially stepped down, handing over the reins to the military until the political crisis can be resolved.
Crowds have filled the streets of the capital in Antananarivo.
Meanwhile, opposition leader Andry Rajoelina is living up the moment… he better enjoy it, as governing the now divided country will not be nearly as fun as his former gig as a radio DJ.
Elizabeth Dickinson is International Crisis Group’s senior analyst for Colombia.
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