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Madagascar Protests Escalate as Youth Reject Rajoelina's Promises
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Amid rising discontent over power shortages and economic issues, Madagascar's youth-led protests continue as President Rajoelina's attempts to quell dissent fail.
Security forces in Madagascar have fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse the latest youth-led protest following two weeks of anti-government demonstrations that have rocked the Indian Ocean island.
At least 1,000 protesters marched through Madagascar's capital on Thursday, some hurling objects at security personnel.
The movement behind the protest, known as Gen Z Mada, rejected President Andry Rajoelina's offer to attend talks on Wednesday, demanding once again that he resign.
The group argued they could not engage with a government that has been repressing them as they demand basic human rights.
Security forces charged at protesters with armoured vehicles, news agency AFP reported on Thursday, adding that police had made numerous arrests.
The protests began on 25 September triggered by anger over persistent power and water shortages, and have escalated into broader dissatisfaction over corruption, high unemployment and the cost-of-living crisis.
Rajoelina held a town-hall style meeting at his palace on Wednesday with various groups of government supporters, despite Gen Z Mada's decision not to attend, and said he would step down in a year's time if he hadn't addressed their concerns by then.
Last week, Rajoelina sacked his entire government and appointed an army general as prime minister on Monday. The protest movement rejected the appointment and vowed to continue their struggle.
Life in parts of Antananarivo continues as normal, except in areas with a heavy police presence, but the protests have resulted in at least 22 deaths according to the United Nations.