United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has voiced deep concern over the escalating violence in Madagascar, where at least 22 people have been killed and more than 100 injured following a wave of protests against chronic water and electricity shortages.

Protests Sparked by Utility Crisis

The unrest began in Antananarivo on 25 September, as residents took to the streets to demand reliable access to water and power—services that have been plagued by years of neglect, poor infrastructure, and rising costs. Demonstrations soon spread to at least eight other major cities, reflecting widespread public frustration with the government’s handling of basic utilities.

For many Malagasy citizens, recurring power cuts and water shortages have become a daily struggle, underminin

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