Walter Astrada, Argentina, Agence France-PressePolice fire tear gas in the main avenue of Antananarivo on 16 February.Violence broke out in the Madagascan capital, Antananarivo, in February. Supporters of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina marched on government offices in a bid to oust President Marc Ravalomanana. Security forces opened fire, killing some 28 people. In the ensuing weeks, rioting broke out. In March, Ravalomanana was deposed and Rajoelina declared president.