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Monday, 24 August 2009 14:19
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user_73_ts1rxgcmoitya2_4 Madagascar security forces regained control of four government ministry offices early Friday from supporters of opposition leader  Andry Rajoelina.
Police officials say 50 people were arrested during the operation.
Madagascar's internal security minister, Desire Rasolofomanana, said civil servants can now return to work. Supporters of Andry Rajoelina cordoned off by security forces near block of ministerial offices in Antananarivo, 19 Feb 2009
Opposition supporters took over the offices Thursday in their push to remove President Marc Ravalomanana from power.





They entered the ministry offices, including two that control security, after a standoff with police in the capital, Antananarivo, on Thursday.

About 20,000 people came out to support the opposition, which has held demonstrations in front of government buildings since Monday.

Madagascar has endured nearly a month of turmoil since Rajoelina began agitating for the ouster of Mr. Ravalomanana.  Rajoelina accuses the president of being too authoritarian.

Rajoelina has declared himself the country's new leader and has vowed to take over the government.
President Ravalomanana says he remains in charge of the island nation's affairs.
More than 100 people have been killed in demonstrations since the turmoil began.  That number includes 28 killed February 7, when presidential guards fired on protesters who were marching toward the presidential palace.


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