Anti-lockdown protest in Madagascar over alleged police brutality

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Published Jun 5, 2020

A scuffle broke out between protesters and police in Madagascar Wednesday as citizens took to the street to denounce anti-lockdown measures to contain COVID-19.

Tensions heightened after a police officer allegedly beat a street vendor, accused of violating an afternoon ban on commercial activities. Images of the victim were shared on social media, sparking fury among residents of Toamasina in eastern Madagascar.

"People must respect the measures taken by the state and things will work out. Bu…
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