source: Midi Madagasikara; GardaWorld
actor1: Rioters (Madagascar)
actor2: Police Forces of Madagascar (2019-)
location: Toamasina
notes: On 18 February 2021, students barricaded the public road and burned tires as they rioted outside Barikadimy university in Toamasina (Toamasina II; Atsinanana), demanding their 4 month scholarships to be given. Police and gendarmes fired live rounds and tear gas, and students responded by throwing stones. At least 1 student was shot and killed. Several students were injured, 3 gendarmerie were injured. 8 students were arrested. [size=no report]