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Madagascar protest turns violent Madagascar protests turn deadly
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One person has been killed and at least 13 others injured during anti-government protests in Madagascar, hospital sources say. A demonstration in Madagascar against the closure of two radio stations has led to fatal clashes between security forces and anti-government protestors.
The BBC's Jonny Hogg in the capital, Antananarivo, says police opened fire after protesters barricaded roads. Police and soldiers opened fire on the protestors, who had blocked roads and refused to disperse.
Tear gas was then used in the grounds and buildings of the city's main hospital where protesters had fled. Two people died and 13 were wounded as clashes continued into the night, but it was not clear whether the deaths were caused by the gunfire.
The protesters, supporters of deposed President Marc Ravalomanana, are angry at the closure of two radio stations. Protest leaders have called for another demonstration on Tuesday.
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. The protestors support the exiled president, Marc Ravalomanana, who was forced from power in March by his rival, Andry Rajoelina.
Security forces used tear gas to break up the crowds, then opened fire.
Our correspondent saw at least one person shot in the back at close range, and says cars have been set on fire close to government buildings.
Doctors at the hospital said one person had died from head injuries.
'Only way''Only way'
Monday's violence broke out as crowds marched towards a courthouse in the centre of the capital, 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.
Mr Ravalomanana said he would return within weeksMr Ravalomanana said he would return within weeks
The BBC's Jonny Hogg in the city saw at least one person shot in the back at close range, and said cars were set on fire close to government buildings.
The full casualty figures were expected to rise, our correspondent added.
Mr Ravalomanana resigned in March during a coup headed by opposition leader Andry Rajoelina.Mr Ravalomanana resigned in March during a coup headed by opposition leader Andry Rajoelina.
Mr Rajoelina has said he intends to hold presidential elections in October 2010 and has issued a warrant for Mr Ravalomanana's arrest.Mr Rajoelina has said he intends to hold presidential elections in October 2010 and has issued a warrant for Mr Ravalomanana's arrest.
Earlier on Monday, Mr Ravalomanana said he was not afraid of being arrested and was planning to return to Madagascar in the next few weeks.Earlier on Monday, Mr Ravalomanana said he was not afraid of being arrested and was planning to return to Madagascar in the next few weeks.
The former president told a news conference in Johannesburg that having early elections or a referendum before the end of the year was "the only way out of the crisis".The former president told a news conference in Johannesburg that having early elections or a referendum before the end of the year was "the only way out of the crisis".
The international community has condemned Mr Rajoelina's action as a coup.The international community has condemned Mr Rajoelina's action as a coup.
Madagascar has been suspended from the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (Sadc).Madagascar has been suspended from the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (Sadc).
Mr Ravalomanana said he trusted the SADC and AU would help him return. Mr Ravalomanana said he trusted Sadc and the AU would help him return.