Madagascar: South Africa to Put Madagascar Ex-Chief in Hot Seat

Johannesburg — Over three years since a peaceful protest became a bloodbath in Madagascar's capital, former president Marc Ravalomanana - a South African resident since fleeing his island country in March 2009 - faces charges of crimes against humanity.

That's because earlier this year a court ruled the National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa must investigate foreign nationals accused of such crimes. Survivors of the Antananarivo massacre are anxious for a ruling.

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