ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — An attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, the country's president said on Sunday, a day after members of an elite army unit were seen joining youth-led protests against the government .

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The president of Madagascar says an attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island country

A statement from President Andry Rajoelina’s office said it “wishes to inform the nation and the international community that an attempt to seize power illegally and by force” has been “initiated” on Sunday

The statement did not immediately identify who was attempting to overthrow the government, but members of the armed forces joined youth-led protests against Rajoelina on Saturday

The protests against service failures and a

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