LOWacled · L2 · riot2025-04-06
[Madagascar] Riots: Violent demonstration
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On 6 April 2025, hundreds of demonstrators blocked roads with burning tires and debris in Anketraka (Toliary-I, Atsimo Andrefana) after police and military officers did not let 7 opposition MPs get out of a house. They were supposed to hold a meeting regarding the Base Toliara project. Security forces launched tear gas and fire live bullets, and demonstrators threw stones at them. At least 5 people were injured and 8 were arrested.
- Severity
- LOW
- Occurred
- 2025-04-06
- Country
- Madagascar
- Event type
- riot
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