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| One dead in Madagascar protests | One dead in Madagascar protests |
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| One person has been killed and at least 13 others injured during anti-government protests in Madagascar, hospital sources say. | One person has been killed and at least 13 others injured during anti-government protests in Madagascar, hospital sources say. |
| The BBC's Jonny Hogg in the capital Antananarivo says police opened fire after protesters barricaded roads. | |
| Tear gas was then used in the grounds and buildings of the city's main hospital where protesters had fled. | |
| The protesters, supporters of deposed President Marc Ravalomanana, are angry at the closure of two radio stations. | The protesters, supporters of deposed President Marc Ravalomanana, are angry at the closure of two radio stations. |
| Violence broke out as crowds marched towards a courthouse in the centre of Antananarivo, protesting at the shutting down of Radio Mada and Radio Fahazavana. | |
| Security forces used tear gas to break up the crowds, then opened fire. | |
| At least one person was shot in the back and cars have been set on fire close to government buildings, says our correspondent. |