Supporters of the Orange Revolution of 2009 gathered in front of the Ambohitsorohitra Palace yesterday to commemorate this tragic event.
We forgive but we do not forget. February 7, 2009-February 7, 2024. The 15the anniversary of the Ambohitsorohitra killings was celebrated yesterday. Like every year, a commemorative ceremony was organized in front of the martyrs’ stele which is located in front of the State Palace of Ambohitsorohitra. As usual, February 7 is an opportunity for supporters of the Orange Revolution of 2009 to come together and demonstrate their cohesion and union. All dressed in white to honor the memory of the victims. All the great figures of the “ Struggle “, in this case Alain Ramaroson, Etienne Andriamahefarisoa, Naivo Raholdina, Roindefo Monja, several MAPAR parliamentarians, as well as relatives of the victims grouped within the Association of Victims of February 7, were seen in Ambohitsorohitra yesterday. As has been the case for the past 15 years, President Andry Rajoelina laid a wreath of flowers in front of the stele where the names of the victims are written. 28 dead and more than 200 injured. This was the outcome of this tragic event. 15 years after the events, Andry Rajoelina calls on his supporters to promote forgiveness. Indeed, the Volomboasary clan is now focusing on the fight against poverty.
Use of violence
The President of the Republic, however, declared that the blood of the compatriots who lost their lives during this killing will not be in vain. And he adds in passing that there must no longer be killings of this kind in Madagascar. “ If there is one thing that should no longer happen in this country, it is the use of weapons to kill compatriots who do not share the same opinions as you “, he argued. He is President Andry Rajoelina who says he is against the use of violence whatever the form. The Head of State then addressed the relatives of the victims of February 7, as well as his supporters to encourage them to help each other and support the development actions currently being carried out to achieve real change in the country. Iavoloha’s number one also took advantage of this opportunity to challenge the authorities currently in place, both elected officials and those who have been appointed to a position of responsibility, in relation to the importance of ” Struggle “. In particular, he encouraged them to prioritize the general interest over personal interest. To conclude his speech, Andry Rajoelina called on his supporters to remain united and to say no to maneuvers aimed at provoking division within the supporters of the popular struggle of 2009.
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