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Madagascar presidency condemns ‘attempted coup’, says Rajoelina still in office

Madagascar presidency condemns 'attempted coup', says Rajoelina 'remains in office'
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Madagascar’s presidency condemned an elite military unit’s claim to have seized power Tuesday after weeks of anti-government demonstrations and said President Andry Rajoelina remained in office.

“The presence of armed military forces in front of the presidential palace constitutes a clear act of attempted coup d’etat,” it said in a statement after the CAPSAT announcement.

“The president of the republic remains fully in office and ensures the maintenance of constitutional order and national stability,” it said.

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