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The country is in a political crisis as the mayor of the capital is calling for the president to step down and the entire country has erupted in looting against the president's factories.
Peace Corps Volunteer Salama Madagascar! writes: Madagascar in Crisis?
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Madagascar in Crisis?
Caption: Madagascan soldiers on patrol in Antananarivo on January 29, 2009. The mayor of Madagascar's capital city, Andry Rajoelina, on Monday sought the removal of President Marc Ravalomanana in the wake of violent anti-government protests that left dozens dead. Photo: AFP/File/Richard Bouhet
Hey, since people are starting to find out about the situation here and ask me about it, I thought I ought to finally say something to assuage the fear.
The country is in a political crisis as the mayor of the capital is calling for the president to step down and the entire country has erupted in looting against the president's factories.
I am in the capital, safe and sound, just waiting out this situation. It is calm now but could still get worse.
Don't worry for me - there is no targeting of foreigners and i am staying in a walled compound with some friends - we even have internet!
below are a few links to sites you can get updates if you are so inclined. It is hard to get breaking news in english but there are a couple blogs being updated frequently.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119668520021
this is a facebook group where news is being posted as its found out. it is a good site to find out about the current status of peace corps in madagascar
http://dropsmakewaves.blogspot.com/
a former volunteer's blog who is living in antananarivo right now and very active in keeping the world alert to current issues here
http://www.sobika.com
in french but has up to the minute falsh news briefs. probably more relevant to us in the country actually...
If you find other sites please post them to the comments to help others learn about this situation
As I am not allowed to have a political opinion here I cant comment any more on the reasons this situation erupted but you can easily find out for yourselves. I really just wanted to let you all know that I am just fine and this is all more interesting than scary for me (really its incredibly boring sitting inside all day so you should email me and let me know how you are doing).
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