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Madagascar Police Clash with Protesters Over Utility Outages

9/25/2025

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On Sept. 25, 2025, Madagascar police used tear gas and rubber bullets against hundreds of protesters in Antananarivo.
Demonstrators protested ongoing water and electricity outages, reflecting growing frustration with utility services.
The police attempted to disperse the crowd, and the situation escalated.
The incidents reflect broader discontent in Madagascar and point to challenges in basic services, with uncertain response reliability.

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Story summary

On Sept. 25, 2025, Madagascar police used tear gas and rubber bullets against hundreds of protesters in Antananarivo.
Demonstrators protested ongoing water and electricity outages, reflecting growing frustration with utility services.
The police attempted to disperse the crowd, and the situation escalated.
The incidents reflect broader discontent in Madagascar and point to challenges in basic services, with uncertain response reliability.