Ousted Madagascan president stripped of citizenship
Summary
Former President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, lost his citizenship after a military coup removed him from power. The new government cited laws that revoke citizenship from those who have foreign nationality, as Rajoelina has had French citizenship for a decade. He fled Madagascar amid protests and is now in hiding.Key Facts
- Andry Rajoelina was ousted from Madagascar's presidency in a military coup led by Col Michael Randrianirina.
- The new government stripped Rajoelina of his Malagasy citizenship due to his French citizenship.
- Madagascar's Prime Minister, Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, signed the order for revoking his citizenship.
- Rajoelina's dual nationality came to public attention before the 2023 election, but he still won and remained president until the coup.
- Recent protests in Madagascar were fueled by power and water shortages and influenced by anti-government demonstrations in Nepal.
- Rajoelina went into hiding after the coup; his location is currently unknown.
- The new military government plans to hold elections within two years.
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