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Madagascar: Massive Political Meeting as Tension Arises

Sunday, January 18th, 2009 @ 17:48 UTC

by Lova Rakotomalala

Countries:: Madagascar
Topics:: Breaking News, Politics
Languages:: Malagasy

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Malagasy:

Madagasikara: Fihaonana politika nahazo olona be fa mihahenjana ny tady...

Two bloggers report photos and proceedings of political meeting in Antananarivo as tension between mayor Andry Rajoelina and current president Marc Ravalomanana arises over the closing of a national TV station (mg). Avylavitra posted photos of attendance at the meeting and Jentilisa wrote a comprehensive timeline of the events (mg).

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# 2009-01-22 at 4:49 am
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# 2009-01-22 at 8:24 am
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