Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to hard labour over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown
At least 22 people were killed and more than 100 injured during last year's unrest, according to the UN.
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"Is there confirmed written or verbal evidence... to accuse him?"
— Richard Ravalomanana , Politician
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Andry Rajoelina is a former President of Madagascar who was removed from power following protests.
Col Michael Randrianirina is the current leader of Madagascar following the political crisis.
Richard Ravalomanana is Madagascar's former Senate president and a close ally of former President Andry Rajoelina.
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At least 22 people were killed and more than 100 injured during last year's unrest, according to the UN.
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