Madagascar struggles to contain wave of kidnappings hitting capital Antananarivo
Madagascar's capital Antananarivo has been shaken by a wave of disappearances and kidnappings since late June, affecting mostly children and teenagers. The country observed a national day of mourning for the victims last Friday. The government announced the creation of an anti-kidnapping task force.
Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, has been deeply shaken by a wave of disappearances and kidnappings that began in late June. Most of the cases involve children and teenagers, leaving families waiting anxiously for news of their whereabouts.
A national day of mourning for the victims was observed last Friday. Police officials have been meeting with victims' families to assess the scope of the cases, though clear details on the progress of investigations have not yet been shared.
Facing mounting public pressure, the government announced the creation of a dedicated anti-kidnapping task force. Officials said additional security measures would be rolled out in the coming weeks.
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