From Brussels to Syrte, a new battle for the legalistic people04/07/2009 | 09:08:39
The collaborators and supporters of Marc Ravalomanana continue to plead the president’s cause to the international level. On the ground, the legalistic capacity to resist is being put to the test.
Brussels will attract the attention of Marc Ravalomanana's supporters more especially on Monday July 6th. The High Authority of Transition, controlled by putschist Andry Rajoelina, will have the opportunity indeed to defend its cause before the European Union during the" political dialogue" to which representatives of the de facto leaders of the Great Isle are invited.
In parallel, Marc Ravalomanana's supporters abroad, regrouped within the GTT group, also intent to make their" voice " heard. They project to demonstrate in front of the seat of the European Union in Brussels to prove that the putschist regime didn't have the full support of the Madagascan people to rule the country.
In Syrte, during the 13th summit of the African Union, a delegation driven by the Madagascan president in exile has been defending the necessity of a quick return to constitutional order. Without surprise, the African Union, following the SADC's steps, recommends the pursuit of the dialogue to sort the Madagascan crisis out.
Both concerned sides in the political crisis, Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina, as well as the other parties that participated lately in the negotiation cycle under the aegis of the international community appear eager for talk resumption. In reality though, the situation is far more complicated. Andry Rajoelina rules out the possible return of Ravalomanana in the Great Isle. The exiled president's supporters yet only long for his return to power. A real talk for deaf.
The resistance capacity of Marc Ravalomanana's supporters is currently put to the test. The leaders of the "legalistic" movement don't want to let down. Therefore the alliance named FMA, for the defence of legality ", has been formalized. The crisis has now been lasting five months. The Great Isle's recent history demonstrated that power struggles generally settle, one way or another, after six or seven months. 2009 wouldn't be an exception. However, July will be decisive in this crisis. Therefore, on the Magro place, the legalistic gatherings already speak out of "the last straight line ".
The transitional leadership keeps on supporting the idea of an election to be held within the next months. As an evidence of its determination, the government passed its new electoral code. Putsch makers are anxious to challenge international sanctions to the end.[See]
Before vanishing in the southern center of Madagascar early on March 12th, the tropical depression Hubert took its toll on the local population: more than 12000 homeless victims, eight recorded casualties, and significant material damages.[See]
The HAT transitional Prime minister is interviewing new potential ministers. The High Authority of Transition is planning so named "openness" indeed to the other political forces in order to seduce the international community.[See]
Though it has nothing yet of a large scale hurricane, the Hubert tropical depression has caused important damages in some of the Great Isle's regions. The Alaotra region is already threatened with flooding though Hubert's eye is located far away.[See]
The conflict that has been undermining the state police has apparently been settled, for the time being at least. The Prime minister personally got involved in the process. For lack of a long term solution, a status quo has been reached. General Zafera's resignation from the national state police's intervention force (FIGN) has been rejected. And the state police's commander-in-chief, general Bruno Razafindrakoto, is still kept in charge.[See]
The verdict of the trial opposing the Tiko group, belonging to Marc Ravalomanana, to Antananarivo's Trade Chamber has been made public on Wednesday March 10th. Tiko and Magro, the group's department store, were condemned to pay for a 22 millions Ariary fine in repay of their debts. Magro subsequently must leave Ankorondrano or face up to expelling.[See]
The State Police is progressively heading for the blockade. General Zafera, commander of the National State Police’s Intervention Force, has resigned. According to rumours, he would be expecting for the same move from General Bruno Razafindrakoto, State Police’s commander in chief.[See]
The High Authority of Transition is on its way to restructuring in order to capitalize the will to open its doors to the country’s other political forces.[See]
Jean Gabin, founder of the Vaovy group, famed in the world of Madagascar's southern traditional music, passed away aged 62 years old, on Saturday March 6th.[See]
March 8th's Women's day has been an occasion for both "first Malagasy ladies" to shine under the spotlights." Mialy Rajoelina, the High Authority of the Transition's leader's wife, and Lalao Ravalomanana, the exiled president's wife, both addressed cheering messages to Malagasy women.[See]
