Domestic
Disappearances and murders: alerts continue to multiply
Hope for a return to calm proved short-lived. Just days after colonel Michaël Randrianirina, president of the Refondation, made a particularly firm declaration challenging the perpetrators of abductions to target him "if they are men" rather than Malagasy children, reports of disappearances are rising again. Missing person notices multiply on social media, fueling a climate of fear that now extends far beyond the capital. In the night from Monday to Tuesday, a new appeal was launched to find Dr Hortense, a female doctor reported missing in Andranomafana. This new case demonstrates that the phenomenon is no longer limited to Antananarivo and appears to be affecting other parts of the country. For several days, posts relaying suspected or concerning disappearances have multiplied, generating thousands of shares and reactions from worried citizens. In Antananarivo, the discovery on Monday of the lifeless body of Ny Aina Liantsoa Andriamasinavalona deeply affected residents. The 22-year-old had given no sign of life since July 15. His body was finally found in Ambohimanambola, bringing a tragic end to the search conducted by his loved ones. Just days earlier, another body had been discovered near the Tsimbazaza botanical and zoological park, reinforcing the sense of insecurity settling over the capital. These successive events fuel growing anxiety within the population. Many residents now say they are changing their daily habits, avoiding certain trips or preferring to accompany loved ones, fearing assault or disappearance. Parents are among the most concerned, particularly during this school examination period. Beyond the emotion sparked by each new case, it is the accumulation of reports that now worries observers. Each post announcing a disappearance revives fear of a new tragedy and maintains a climate of widespread mistrust. Social media has become the main channel for families seeking information, but also a reflection of a population demanding greater security. Facing this situation, calls are multiplying for authorities to strengthen their actions further to identify those responsible, prevent new disappearances, and restore public confidence. Despite strong statements from the head of state, recent events show that concerns remain and the threat is far from over.
Source: Madagascar Tribune