ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — An attempted coup on this troubled Indian Ocean island has been defused without bloodshed, the Madagascar regime's prime minister said.
Camille Vital told reporters late Saturday that 16 officers surrendered, ending an impasse that began Wednesday when a faction of officers declared they were taking over from Andry Rajoelina. Rajoelina, a former mayor and disc jockey, himself had the military's support when he toppled an elected president last year after months of violent protest.
Earlier Saturday, reporters had seen hundreds of soldiers loyal to Rajoelina converge on a base near the capital's airport where the mutineers were holed up. Officials …
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