Govt Must End Mass Killings in Madagascar - Report

The government must rein in its security forces and launch a probe into allegations of civilian killings over cattle theft in the south of the country, says Amnesty International.

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Violence present serious concerns for the security of civilians ahead of presidential elections planned for May 2013.

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    Dec 2 2012, 13:17
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    All of those who denied the version of the fact by (former) president Ravalomanana may request more information to the same military commanders during the coup (Army General Ndrearijaona head of current military office, Army lieutenant kernel Charles Randrianasoavina, and many more...). Kernel Charles Randrianasoavina in his lengthy video from La Reunion finally admitted this November 2012 to have known this all along and tried to hide the truth to support his troop but finally broke up with the team after a failed 2nd coup, sent to jail, and almost got killed in prison. All supporting documents and witness lists was sent to Amnesty international with a copy to Ban kim Moon, UN Secretary General. Army Kernel René Lylison, and anyone involved in this should be prosecuted by the international court.