2006 Malagasy coup attempt
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An alleged coup d'état attempt occurred in Madagascar on November 18, 2006, during the lead-up to the December 3 presidential election, when retired army General Andrianafidisoa, also known as Fidy (and a previous Director General of OMNIS), declared military rule.[1][2]
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2006 Malagasy coup d'état attempt | |||||||
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Government of Madagascar | General Fidy and allies | ||||||
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President Marc Ravalomanana | General Andrianafidisoa |
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According to judicial authorities, Andrianafidisoa was not allowed to run for president after failing to pay a 25 million ariary (US$11,400) deposit.[3] Fidy had previously supported the incumbent President Marc Ravalomanana in his successful claim to the presidency in the wake of the disputed 2001 presidential election.[2]