Madagascar Junta Faces Protest After Arrests
Madagascar is seeing protests. The junta arrested young people. Amnesty International says the situation is repressive.
Protests began in Madagascar after a call to action on April 10th. The ruling junta arrested several young people, who are known as Gen Z. Three of those arrested were released, but three remain in custody. Amnesty International is concerned about the situation. The junta took power in an October coup.
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Protests in Madagascar
People are protesting in Madagascar because of arrests by the ruling junta.
Gen Z Arrests Triggered Protests
The arrest of young people, called Gen Z, caused the protests.
Junta Criticized by Amnesty
Amnesty International says the junta is creating a bad climate.
October Coup Led to Arrests
The junta took power after a coup in October.
Three Released, Three Still Held
Three people were released from custody, and three remain in jail.