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Madagascar Protests Surge After Gen Z Activists Detained

4/20/2026

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Protests in Madagascar intensify after four Gen Z activists are detained on April 12 for allegedly undermining state security.
Their lawyer says there is no evidence against them.
Amnesty International condemns vague charges used to silence dissent.
The military government, which took power in October 2025, faces youth disillusionment and rising repression.
Concerns over Russian military support raise fears of foreign influence.

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Protests in Madagascar intensify after four Gen Z activists are detained on April 12 for allegedly undermining state security.
Their lawyer says there is no evidence against them.
Amnesty International condemns vague charges used to silence dissent.
The military government, which took power in October 2025, faces youth disillusionment and rising repression.
Concerns over Russian military support raise fears of foreign influence.