马达加斯加总统在关键军事单位因短缺抗议而叛逃后面临政变企图。 Madagascar’s president faces a coup attempt after key military units defected amid protests over shortages.

马达加斯加总统安德里·拉乔利纳警告说,在精英军事部队,包括与2009年掌权有关的PLCT部队叛逃支持青年领导的抗议活动之后,发生了一场未遂政变。 Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina warned of an attempted coup after elite military units, including the CAPSAT force tied to his 2009 rise to power, defected to support youth-led protests. 9月份电力和水短缺引发的动乱已升级为对他统治的重大挑战,军事领导人宣布控制安全行动并任命新的指挥官。 The unrest, sparked by shortages in electricity and water in September, has escalated into a major challenge to his rule, with military leaders declaring control over security operations and appointing new commanders. 宪兵队还解散了队伍,誓言不对平民使用武力。 The gendarmerie also broke ranks, vowing not to use force against civilians. Rajoelina的行踪不明,虽然他的办公室声称他仍然在控制之中,但局势仍然动荡不定。 Rajoelina’s whereabouts are unknown, and while his office claims he remains in control, the situation remains volatile. 非洲联盟敦促实行克制,国际航班在日益不稳定的情况下暂停飞行。 The African Union has urged restraint, and international flights have been suspended amid growing instability.