A military unit in Madagascar has joined protesters, raising fears of a coup as the group urged security forces to disobey orders and avoid firing at demonstrators. The unrest has persisted for over two weeks, with crowds in the capital, Antananarivo, expressing support for the military’s actions.
The unit, which has taken part in the protests, appealed to security forces to refuse to shoot at demonstrators. Demonstrators cheered the arrival of members of the military unit on Saturday in Antananarivo, Madagascar’s capital. The situation has sparked widespread concerns about the stability of the nation and the potential for further escalation.
The protests, which have been ongoing for more than two weeks, have been fueled by demands for political change and economic reform. The involvement of the military in the protests has led to fears that the situation could spiral out of control, with the potential for a coup or further violence. While the government has called for calm, the situation remains uncertain as the military’s role in the protests continues to evolve.