Madagascar president flees as army unit joins Gen Z protests

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : "I give him my blessing," Armed Forces Minister Manantsoa Deramasinjaka Rakotoarivelo was quoted as saying at a ceremony to install Pikulas into the post.
59% : "Because of the influence, the history and the legitimacy that CAPSAT has, it means that, as much as Rajoelina has leverage and control of other units, the balance of power is not in his favor right now," political risk analyst Rose Mumanya told DW.
59% : A report by Small Arms Survey suggests that Rajoelina's predecessor, 75-year-old Marc Ravalomanana, was not overthrown by a violent military coup but simply lost control of the security apparatus.
54% : They urged the country's security forces to stand firm in solidarity by refusing any "orders to shoot" at protesters, emphasizing the importance of protecting citizens' rights and maintaining peace during this critical moment.
52% : "It would be a continuation of the same cycle where you have very weak institutions and a relatively stronger army which can intervene, not for the benefit of the people but for the benefit of business and political elites.

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