TIMELINE-Madagascar celebrates Independence

26-Jun-2009 3 related

June 26 (Reuters) - Madagascar celebrated Independence Day on Friday with a display of military prowess. Below is a timeline of events this year in Madagascar: Jan. 27, 2009 - Opposition leader Andry Rajoelina calls for more anti-government protests. Feb. 3 - The government fires Rajoelina from his post as mayor of the capital Antananarivo. Feb. 7 - Security forces kill at least 25 people at an anti-government protest near the presidential palace. Feb. 21 - Rajoelina meets President Marc Ravalomanana for talks to resolve the power struggle. Feb. 25 - Rajoelina pulls out of the talks after Ravalomanana fails to attend. March 8 - Mutiny breaks out in a military camp outside Antananarivo as Rajoelina spends a second day in hiding after a crackdown on his anti-government movement. March 14 - Rajoelina emerges from hiding to tell... [read full story]