Madagascar police tear-gas protesters outside mediation talks

Associated Press
10/06/09 8:15 AM EDT

ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR — Police have dispersed protesters with tear gas outside a meeting of mediators who hope to smooth over Madagascar's post-coup political turmoil.

African Union commissioner Jean Ping says the third meeting of African Union and southern African mediators on Tuesday hopes to reach a peaceful political solution after a coup in March.

Military-backed politician Andry Rajoelina overthrew President Marc Ravalomanana, who is now in exile. Rajoelina drew criticism from other African governments for unilaterally forming a new government in September, violating an accord that demands that all parties agree on appointments.

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