Africa
Trial to begin in Madagascar over alleged coup plot
5 years agoPolice clash with protestors during a opposition demonstration against a draft electoral law adopted by Madagascar's National Assembly on April 21, 2018 in Antananarivo. The demonstration, betwee 500 and 800 individuals, was severely repressed by riot police as it was not authorised by the authorities, with a current toll of 1 dead by gunshot and 16 wounded according to emergency services. Demonstrators managed to take over the May 13 square, where the town hall of Antananarivo is located, with members of the TIM party of Marc Ravalomanana's currently making speeches to the crowd. / AFP PHOTO / RIJASOLO
A trial will begin on Monday in Madagascar for 21 people accused of planning a coup d'etat, including two French men and their wives.
