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Crippled by Power - Madagascar

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July 2002Self-made millionaire Ravalomanana won elections last December on an anti-corruption ticket. But after two counts and two inaugurations he was recognised neither by his defeated opponent, nor, crucially, by ex-colonial power France. We chart the dispute as it descended into near civil-war, with ex-government employees dragged from their desks and bridges blown up by the retreating President. Trains stopped running, the port was blockaded, and food and petrol became scarce. Ratsiraka still calls it a "coup d'etat," but whilst he laid siege to the capital, children began dying of hunger. Care International says living standards have regressed by ten years. Even Western businesses have gone bust, like the Floreal clothes manufacturer, which employed tens of thousands of people. Now its factories stand empty. France finally recognised the new government this month, long after the damage has been done.

Channel: News & Politics
Uploaded: December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm
Author: journeymanpictures

Length: 22:02
Rating: 4.53
Views: 8208

Tags: Capital  Civil  Colonial  Documentary  Elections  France  Government  Journeyman  Madagascar  Pictures  Ravalomanana  War  West  

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ramamolava (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
fuck you malagasy politicians ,you are full responsible of the misery of our country
kamyshk (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
It's only the history of a country in complete change. But we don't have to forget that it's a very beautiful country and Malgasy people have a "hugge smile in their heart"! I admire the Malgasy people for their joy and hope in a better life!!
needsomeonetoluv (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
how the hell did you get 22 minutes?
sakadiev (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
six years later how is those guys who break into the minister office is doing are they better of today ? my guess is that the country is still poor and this guy ravalomanana is running this country more and more like mugabe the malagasy people can do better
politicseconomics (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Madagascar is a niggers country !
Njakalahy (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
This is a well researched and balanced documention of the political event in Madagasar in 2001 and 2002. Thank you and God bless.
PaulSyp (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Ravalomanana, Tsara be :-)
whitneyJsadler (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
This is a great video...i learned a lot and now i know i won't have to worry about writing a paper on the Madagascar Civil War.
lesmcluffalot (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Kewlios
devnation (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
still we rise




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