Madagascar: Amnesty Sought for Exiled Ex-President

Antananarivo — Exiled former Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana could be pardoned, the island nation's Prime Minister said on return from crisis talks held in South Africa.

The country's transitional parliament is expected to vote on a general amnesty law by February 29 and Mr Ravalomanana could be a key beneficiary if it is passed.

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