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- Madagascar has frequent power and water cuts.
- Jirama supplies electricity and water to 30 million.
- In Antananarivo some people get three hours electricity.
- People wait one to three hours for water.
- Generation Z group 'Leo Délestage' called protests.
- On September 25 protesters gathered despite a ban.
- Security forces used tear gas and made arrests.
- Night looting and fires affected parts of the city.
- At least five people died, reports differ.
- A student was shot and killed on September 26.
Difficult words
- protest — A public action to show disagreement.protests
- power — Electric energy used in homes.
- water — Liquid needed for drinking and cleaning.
- violent — Using force to hurt people.
- injured — Hurt or harmed in some way.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about protests?
- How would you feel in a similar situation?
- Why is it important for people to express their rights?
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