A man tries to flee gunfire outside Madagascan government offices on 7 February. Violence broke out in the Madagascan capital Antananarivo in February. Supporters of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina marched on government offices in a bid to oust President Marc Ravalomanana. Security forces opened fire, killing some 28 people. In the ensuing weeks, rioting broke out. In March, Ravalomanana was deposed and Rajoelina declared president.

People lie dead after shots fired from Madagascan government offices on 7 February. Violence broke out in the Madagascan capital, Antananarivo in February. Supporters of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina marched on government offices in a bid to oust President Marc Ravalomanana. Security forces opened fire, killing some 28 people. In the ensuing weeks, rioting broke out. In March, Ravalomanana was deposed and Rajoelina declared president.

The body of a woman is carried away after being shot in Antananarivo on 7 February. Violence broke out in the Madagascan capital, Antananarivo in February. Supporters of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina marched on government offices in a bid to oust President Marc Ravalomanana. Security forces opened fire, killing some 28 people. In the ensuing weeks, rioting broke out. In March, Ravalomanana was deposed and Rajoelina declared president.

An injured man is helped to flee shooting in Antananarivo. Violence broke out in the Madagascan capital, Antananarivo in February. Supporters of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina marched on government offices in a bid to oust President Marc Ravalomanana. Security forces opened fire, killing some 28 people. In the ensuing weeks, rioting broke out. In March, Ravalomanana was deposed and Rajoelina declared president.

Bodies of victims lie in the morgue at Antananarivo General Hospital on 8 February. Violence broke out in the Madagascan capital, Antananarivo in February. Supporters of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina marched on government offices in a bid to oust President Marc Ravalomanana. Security forces opened fire, killing some 28 people. In the ensuing weeks, rioting broke out. In March, Ravalomanana was deposed and Rajoelina declared president.

Police search for Rajoelina supporters in Antananarivo on 16 February. Violence broke out in the Madagascan capital, Antananarivo in February. Supporters of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina marched on government offices in a bid to oust President Marc Ravalomanana. Security forces opened fire, killing some 28 people. In the ensuing weeks, rioting broke out. In March, Ravalomanana was deposed and Rajoelina declared president.

Rajoelina supporters run from tear-gas following a rally in Antananarivo on 16 February. Violence broke out in the Madagascan capital, Antananarivo in February. Supporters of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina marched on government offices in a bid to oust President Marc Ravalomanana. Security forces opened fire, killing some 28 people. In the ensuing weeks, rioting broke out. In March, Ravalomanana was deposed and Rajoelina declared president.

Police fire tear gas in the main avenue of Antananarivo on 16 February. Violence broke out in the Madagascan capital, Antananarivo in February. Supporters of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina marched on government offices in a bid to oust President Marc Ravalomanana. Security forces opened fire, killing some 28 people. In the ensuing weeks, rioting broke out. In March, Ravalomanana was deposed and Rajoelina declared president.

A Rajoelina supporter is arrested on 16 February. Violence broke out in the Madagascan capital, Antananarivo in February. Supporters of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina marched on government offices in a bid to oust President Marc Ravalomanana. Security forces opened fire, killing some 28 people. In the ensuing weeks, rioting broke out. In March, Ravalomanana was deposed and Rajoelina declared president.

A man lies wounded at the Antananarivo General Hospital on 7 February. Violence broke out in the Madagascan capital, Antananarivo in February. Supporters of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina marched on government offices in a bid to oust President Marc Ravalomanana. Security forces opened fire, killing some 28 people. In the ensuing weeks, rioting broke out. In March, Ravalomanana was deposed and Rajoelina declared president

Protestors march on Antananarivo city center on 9 February, carrying coffins and pictures of people killed in clashes over previous days. Violence broke out in the Madagascan capital, Antananarivo in February, when supporters of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina marched on government offices in a bid to oust President Marc Ravalomanana. Security forces opened fire, killing some 28 people. In the ensuing weeks, rioting broke out. In March, Ravalomanana was deposed and Rajoelina declared president.

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