Madagascar military seizes control of country as president flees | ABC NEWS
Madagascar’s military has taken control of the government after the country’s parliament voted to impeach Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina.
The elite military force CAPSAT joined protesters to stage a coup after months of unrest over corruption and governance.
The move forced the president to flee the African island nation.
The unit’s commander, Colonel Michael Randrianirin pledged to form a council made up of military and police officers to form a civilian government.
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