Former Madagascar leader Marc Ravalomanana speaks to journalists at the O.R Tambo airport in Johannesburg January 21, 2012. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) - Madagascar leader Hery Rajaonarimampianina said he would end the house arrest of former president Marc Ravalomanana as part of a peace process on the Indian Ocean island.
The president made the announcement late on Saturday after a national reconciliation meeting organised by Madagascar's Christian churches, saying he "agreed to repeal" Ravalomanana's detention.
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