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National Protests Prompt Military Coup in Madagascar

National Protests Prompt Military Coup in Madagascar

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Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced that the armed forces have taken control of Madagascar following Parliament’s vote to impeach President Andry Rajoelina. The military plans to establish a governing council of officers, dissolve most government institutions except the lower house of parliament, and quickly set up a civilian government. Rajoelina fled the country and has not been seen publicly, while weeks of youth‑led protests over poverty, power outages and lack of opportunity have intensified the crisis.

Andry Rajoelina
1. This choice is necessary to restore order within our Nation and strengthen democracy. The People must be heard again. Make way for the youth.
2. If Madagascan children are studying in darkness, where will the future of this nation be? Where is the wealthy Madagascar that many countries envied?
Demosthene Pikulas
CAPSAT
1. The army has a responsibility to restore calm and peace throughout Madagascar.
Michael Randrianirina
CAPSAT
1. What is he saying is illegal? We have an order from the High Constitutional Court. We did not force the HCC or point a gun at it to issue this.
2. We answered the people's calls, but it wasn't a coup d'etat.
3. Perhaps in time [the council] will include senior civilian advisers. It is this committee that will carry out the work of the presidency … At the same time, after a few days, we will set up a civilian government.
4. During this time, a referendum will be held to establish a new constitution, followed by elections to gradually set up the new institutions.
5. The renovation period will last a maximum of two years.
Farhan Haq
United Nations
1. We're trying to see exactly what happens, once the dust is settled.
Mahmoud Ali Yousouf
African Union
1. The rule of law must prevail over the rule of force.
Gen Z Madagascar
1. They didn't want to hear us in the streets.
2. Today, thanks to digital technology and the voice of Generation Z, we will make our voices heard at the table of power on the opposition side. To put an end to 16 years of inaction, let's demand transparency, accountability, and deep reforms.