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Monday, March 30, 2009

Protests show Madagascar divides

Supporters of both Madagascar's ousted president and the man who replaced him have held rival demonstrations in the country's capital, Antananarivo.On one side of the city, 30,000 people attended a church ceremony to protest against new leader Andry Rajoelina.Meanwhile, 600 people commemorated the killing of 28 people when former President Marc Ravalomanana's bodyguard opened fire on protesters in February.On Saturday, police used live gunfire to disperse an anti-government rally.At least 30 people were injured - some from gun shots - as supporters of Mr Ravalomanana clashed with security services.Some 20,000 demonstrators had been protesting in Antananarivo for a sixth consecutive day against Mr Rajoelina's new administration.

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