Madagascar President hides in a “safe place” while warning of an attempt to coup

Madagascar President Andri Raoelina said she was sheltered in a “safe place” after attempting to life after weeks of protests calling for him to give up.

In a Facebook nation, 51 -year -old Raji said that “a group of military officials and politicians planned to kill me.”

He did not reveal his location, but the unconfirmed reports argued earlier that he had fled from the side of a French military aircraft.

Two weeks followed by national protests led mainly by young demonstrators aimed at kicked by power.

Raoelina’s unsuccessful attempts to put young protesters – called “Gen Z Mada” – saw the president fire his entire government and make Other discounts to no avail.

He has not been seen Wednesday and over the weekend Raoelina’s cabinet said an attempt was being made to force him from power.

His address to the nation was delayed several times on Monday against the backdrop of chaos, as the soldiers threatened to seize headquarters on state television on the Indian Ocean Island.

In the end, in the Facebook broadcast, he said: “Since September 25, there are attempts at my life and coup attempts. A group of military and politicians have planned to kill me.

“I was forced to find a safe place to protect my life.”

“There is only one way to resolve these issues; that is, to respect the Constitution in force in the country.”

Over the weekend, a capsat, a powerful army squad that helped to install Rajolina in power in 2009, moved to undermine it, declaring himself in command of all armed forces, while some of his officers joined the protesters on the streets of the capital, Antananarivo.

Following a meeting of military commanders on Monday, the new head of the Army Headquarters installed by Capsat, Gen. Demosthenes Pikuli, assured the public that security forces work together to maintain order in the island country.

Until Monday night, the general was at the State Television stand, trying to resolve the crisis, according to a Presidency statement.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, a senior leader at the biggest opposition party of Madagascar Tim told the BBC that Madagascar is now effectively governed by the Army Unit.

The team of TIM also said it plans to lead the impeachment proceedings against Rajiolina for the “abandonment of the mail”.

Several of Rayolina’s inner circle fled to nearby Mauritius. These include former President of Prime Minister Richard Ravalomanana and businessman Maminiaina Ravatomanga.

Despite its abundant natural resources, Madagascar is one of the most overwhelming countries in the world. About 75% of people live below the poverty line, says the World Bank, while data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) show just over one -third of people have access to electricity.

The protests began over anger with repeated reduction of water and electricity, and then escalated to reflect more dissatisfaction with the Raelina government due to high unemployment, corruption and life crisis.

At least 22 people were killed and over 100 injured in the first few days of the protests, according to the UN, although the government rejected these figures.

Eyewitnesses describe security staff who find fire in protesters with live ammunition. In one case, A newborn baby died by inhalation of smoke after exposure to tear gas.

Madagascar has been shaken by numerous uprisings since winning independence in 1960, including the mass protests in 2009, which forced then President Mark Ravalomanana to withdraw and see Rajolin be in office.

At the age of 34, at that time, Raoelina became the youngest leader in Africa – continued to rule for four years, after which he returned to power after the 2018 election.

Rayolina was born in wealth and, before entering politics, made her name as an entrepreneur and DJ – creating a radio station and advertising company along the way.

But his sharp preparation, face, face with a face, soon decreased, as the allegations of crown and rooted corruption became unshakable.