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2021-07-23 Africa Subsaharan

Madagascar president reportedly survives assassination attempt

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Posted by Fred 2021-07-23 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 From newswires: "Several foreign and Madagascar nationals were arrested on Tuesday, July 20, as part of an investigation into an attack on state security," prosecutor Berthine Razafiarivony said in a statement. "According to evidence in our possession, these individuals devised a plan to eliminate and neutralise various Madagascan figures, including the head of state," giving no details about the alleged operation. Public Security Minister said six arrests had been made, comprising "a foreigner, two dual nationals and three Madagascans." "The police had information about this affair for months," he told a news conference.

Posted by Gerthudion Whomoper3485 2021-07-23 09:30|| 2021-07-23 09:30|| Front Page Top

#2 But it worked in Haiti — the assassination part, anyway. They all still were arrested afterward.

Posted by trailing wife 2021-07-23 11:12|| 2021-07-23 11:12|| Front Page Top

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