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African Union Suspends Madagascar

Pressure mounts against coup government

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(Newser) – International pressure is mounting against the new government of Madagascar, installed this week via coup, the BBC reports. The African Union has suspended the island nation’s membership, calling the takeover “unconstitutional,” and South Africa said it might impose sanctions. France likewise condemned the takeover, and the US cut some of its aid. But the new prime minister brushed off the criticism.

“We will explain to the whole world our cause,” he said in an interview. “The people demanded liberty and the military rallied to the popular movement, but it did not seize power.” But French President Nicolas Sarkozy expressed the view of most nations, saying, “Of course, it’s a coup d’etat.”

Supporters of Andry Rajoelina cheer at a rally Wednesday as they hear that Madagascar's highest court has accepted the army's decision that the toppled president's rival should replace him.
Supporters of Andry Rajoelina cheer at a rally Wednesday as they hear that Madagascar's highest court has accepted the army's decision that the toppled president's rival should replace him.   (AP Photo)
A torn portrait of toppled Madagascar president Marc Ravalomanana is seen at the entrance of the Lavoloha presidential palace outside Antananarivo on Wednesday.
A torn portrait of toppled Madagascar president Marc Ravalomanana is seen at the entrance of the Lavoloha presidential palace outside Antananarivo on Wednesday.   (AP Photo)
Opposition leader Andry Rajoelina, foreground left, gestures, at a rally in Antananarivo, Madagascar on Wednesday.
Opposition leader Andry Rajoelina, foreground left, gestures, at a rally in Antananarivo, Madagascar on Wednesday.   (AP Photo)
The motorcade of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina makes its way under heavy security in the narrow streets of Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Wednesday.
The motorcade of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina makes its way under heavy security in the narrow streets of Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Wednesday.   (AP Photo)
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