Cases of disappearances and murders of children and adolescents have multiplied in recent weeks, with initial incidents dating back to May 2026. The case of Sahala, 12, who vanished on June 29, 2026 in Ampefiloha Ambodirano, has deeply shaken the population in Antananarivo and beyond. The girl, who had just been admitted to the CEPE exam, would never reach secondary school. Sahala's lifeless body, with half her face completely torn off, was found in Amboanjobe the day after her disappearance. Other disappearances of children, adolescents, and young adults have followed in recent weeks. Some have been found dead in unspeakable conditions. Such is the case of Johary, 19, who disappeared on July 6, 2026 and was found dead in a quarry in Antsobolo the next day. He had been emasculated. Also noteworthy is the death of a girl who vanished on May 25 and was found lifeless the following day. Initial findings indicate the child had been sexually abused. Growing alarm. These numerous cases of disappearances and murders of children and adolescents are causing widespread concern among the population, creating a climate of panic given the number of incidents in recent weeks. Missing cases include Jessica, 4, who disappeared on July 1, 2026 and remains unfound; Lanja Niaina, 14, missing since June 26; Juliana, 17, vanished June 30; Fetraniaina, 15, missing since June 26 in Tanjombato; Miaro, 11, disappeared July 7 in Antehiroka; Herifitahiana, 15, missing since July 2 in Ambohidrapeto. Only Noella, 10, who disappeared on July 6 in Imerimanjaka Andoharanofotsy, was found alive the next day, July 7, in Ambohimangakely, to everyone's relief. Also notable is the disappearance of young adults in recent weeks, including Tatamo Onisoa, 31, who vanished on June 30 and remains missing at press time. Calls for action. Reactions are mounting on social media, urging authorities and security forces to take immediate measures to end these waves of disappearances and murders, regardless of their causes. Associations, artists, influencers, and content creators are using their platforms to push these cases forward. The situation is creating panic within the population. Many families are choosing to keep their children indoors and preventing adolescents from going out unaccompanied.