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Originally published by Citizen DigitalSeptember 27, 2025
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Curfew declared in Madagascar capital after violent protests
Police fired teargas to disperse the thousands of mostly youth protesters who were marching and carrying placards in Antananarivo, the capital, according to a Reuters w.....
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Authorities in Madagascar imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the capital, Antananarivo, on Thursday after violent protests erupted over extended power outages and water shortages. Police used teargas to disperse thousands of demonstrators, primarily youths, who were demanding reliable water and electricity.
- A curfew was declared from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. "until public order is restored" by security forces.
- General Angelo Ravelonarivo, head of a joint security body, confirmed that individuals were taking advantage of the situation to destroy property.
- During the protests, a large shopping mall was looted and burned, and the homes of two lawmakers were vandalized.
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