The United Nations has said it is concerned by the deteriorating human rights situation in Madagascar, ahead of a presidential election next month.
The UN Human Rights Office, OHCHR, urged authorities in the southern African nation to ensure respect for the rule of law throughout the electoral period.
Campaigning officially began on Tuesday but the security services have been accused of using unnecessary force to disperse several protests over the last two weeks. Candidates hoping to defeat the incumbent President, Andry Rajoelina, have alleged foul play in order to keep him in power.
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