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Madagascar Leader Says Opposition Is Seeking to Derail Elections

Opposition parties in Madagascar have protested against what they describe as an "institutional coup" intended to retain outgoing president Andry Rajoelina in office. Eleven of the 13 presidential candidates said that they were unfairly treated by authorities and spearheaded nearly daily unapproved marches that have drawn a significant police presence.

Incumbent President Andry Rajoelina, who's standing for re-election on 16 November has said opposition is seeking to derail elections. The United Nations has accused police of using disproportionate force to disperse opposition rallies.

Initially, November 9,was set for presidential elections but the nation's highest court declared in October that the presidential elections would be delayed by one week. The decision was made in response to Rajoelina's injuries sustained during one of the protests police broke up. Rajoelina came to power in 2009 after overthrowing Marc Ravalomanana.

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Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar (file photo).

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