Madagascar President Leaves Country Amid Protests
Madagascar President Leaves Country Amid Protests
Introduction to the Crisis
Madagascar's president, Andry Rajoelina, has left the country after LOSING SUPPORT from the armed forces and facing WEEKS OF YOUTH-LED PROTESTS.
Key Points
Rajoelina reportedly left on a French military plane
He lost the backing of a key faction of the military
Massive youth-led protests called for his resignation