Madagascar's president dissolves government after deadly protests

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Madagascar's President has dissolved his government following protests that have resulted in at least 22 deaths. The protests, initially sparked by power and water outages, have escalated with thousands taking to the streets. The UN Human Rights Office condemned the security forces' violent response, including the use of live ammunition. Madagascar, one of the world's poorest nations, has a history of popular unrest. The current movement, "Gen Z," is demanding the president's resignation.


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