Madagascar Opposition Plans New Rally as Mayor Calls for Transitional Government,
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By Scott Bobb
Johannesburg
30 January 2009Madagascan Gendarmes on patrol in streets of Antananarivo, as part of security measures implemented in the capital city,
doudoune moncler pas cher, 29 Jan. 2009In Madagascar, opposition leaders are planning to hold another anti-government rally Saturday in the capital. This comes as the mayor of the city called for a transitional government to replace what he says is a corrupt regime. Inhabitants of Madagascar's capital,
giubbotti moncler, Antananarivo, say life had mostly returned to normal Friday as shops and offices re-opened and public transportation resumed operation.However, some residents were anxious over the announcement of a new opposition rally on Saturday in the city's main square. A similar rally earlier this week led to two days of violence in which dozens of people were killed, most of them looters.Opposition parties Friday issued a joint-declaration expressing support for the new rally and its leader,
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air jordan chaussure, 26 Jan 2009 Mr. Ravalomanana accused opposition politicians of instigating the violence in order to destabilize the country and his government.Rajoelina, his rival,
piumini moncler, said most of the violence was the work of outsiders. He condemns the violence, saying troublemakers were paid to sack and loot in order to worsen the situation.Both the mayor and the president have called for calm and said they would hold talks over the confrontation.A spokesman for the U.S. Embassy,
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moncler sito ufficiale," he said. "We expect all parties in this conflict to respect the constitution of Madagascar as they try to resolve their differences."The violence erupted after the government closed a radio station owned by the mayor. This followed a rally during which Rajoelina accused the government of corruption and authoritarianism.
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