In Madagascar, presidential election candidate Jean-Jacques Ratsietison was arrested as part of an investigation into the demonstrations on Saturday November 4 before being released early in the evening. An arrest by the police which comes while tension is still palpable in the capital 10 days before the first round. Yesterday, the collective’s candidates once again called on their supporters to take the May 13 square, which was banned from demonstrations. Since September, 11 of the 13 competitors have demanded the disqualification of former President Andry Rajoelina due to his French naturalization in 2014 as well as the reorganization of election management bodies.
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Opposition march in Madagascar: brief arrest of Jean-Jacques Ratsietison, presidential candidate
