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Airlines Suspend Madagascar Flights After Mutinied Unit Claims Control

The presidency describes the unrest as an attempted illegal seizure of power following a unit’s declaration that it controls the armed forces.

Overview

  • Air France halted ParisAntananarivo flights from October 11 to 13 and said any restart will be assessed day by day.
  • Emirates canceled its EK707/708 service between Dubai and Antananarivo via Seychelles until further notice.
  • Madagascar’s presidency said an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power is underway.
  • A mutinied army unit announced it was taking control of all military forces after some soldiers joined protests seeking President Andry Rajoelina’s removal.
  • Airlines are monitoring conditions and offering rebooking or refunds, with reports that Air Austral paused some services and recent disruptions included a diversion to Réunion on September 25.