Overview

• Organisers of the youth-led Gen Z movement suspended marches in Antananarivo for 24 hours, while protests continued in cities including Antsiranana, Toliara and Mahajanga.
• The United Nations reports at least 22 deaths and hundreds injured since the unrest began on September 25, a toll the government rejects.
• Amnesty International condemned what it called unlawful and excessive force and urged thorough investigations and the release of arrested protesters.
• Six foreign embassies and the European Union delegation called for constructive dialogue, following the president’s meeting with international representatives.
• President Andry Rajoelina dismissed his cabinet earlier in the week and a new prime minister nomination is pending, as protesters demand his resignation and the dissolution of several institutions over water and power failures.