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Madagascar: Explosion of anger |
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Urgent prayer is needed for church mediation and a resolution to conflict between the President of Madagascar and the ex-Mayor of Antananirivo which has resulted in 100 deaths.
blank_pageThe Christian Churches in Madagascar began successful mediation between the two sides on Saturday but they appear to have stalled. An Anglican priest says there is ‘a social explosion of great anger all over the country.' While the people remain in deep poverty, political leaders steal the wealth of the country. Meanwhile Associated Press reports, ‘As the stalemate continues, food is becoming ‘rare and expensive.' Hundreds of security forces blocked roads in the Madagascan capital Thursday to thwart a second day of attempts by opposition supporters to hold city protests. Mr Rajoelina, sacked last month as the Antananarivo mayor, accuses the president of running a dictatorship while his people starve. Rajoelina has become undisputed leader of Madagascar's opposition, building support on widespread popular grievances over poverty and violations of civil liberties. Pray:that the mediation talks would be resumed 'allowing' God to bring an acceptance of justice and righteous conclusions to every obstacle. (Ps.10:12) Source: Prayer Alert |
