"The National Assembly is dissolved, in accordance with the provisions of Article 60 of the Constitution," the decree said.
The dissolution announcement came when the National Assembly was "in the process of collecting signatures to convene an extraordinary session aimed at impeaching the head of state," according to local media.
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina reportedly fled to France following intense protests, which were joined by the military. Before leaving on Sunday, he had warned of an "attempt to seize power illegally" after soldiers participated in anti-government protests in the capital, Antananarivo, marking the most significant challenge to his rule since his re-election.
In a statement, Rajoelina condemned the actions as unconstitutional and undemocratic. The warning came after dramatic scenes on Saturday when soldiers from the elite CAPSAT unit, which played a key role in the 2009 uprising that brought Rajoelina to power, joined protesters at the Place du 13 Mai.
The troops, welcomed by cheering crowds, urged security forces to "refuse orders to shoot" and condemned police violence against demonstrators.
The protests, initially sparked by power outages and water shortages, have expanded into a broader call for political reform, demanding Rajoelina's resignation, an apology for police violence, and the dissolution of the Senate and electoral commission.
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