At least 32 people killed after bandits set homes on fire in Madagascar

  • World

  • Sunday, 31 Jul 2022

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) - At least 32 people were killed in Madagascar in an area north of the capital on Friday after local bandits known as "dahalo" set homes on fire, according to statements by the defence ministry.

The killings occurred in Ankazobe district, about 75 kilometres (47 miles) north of the capital Antananarivo overnight into Friday.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World
Japan court to rule in trial of man charged with killing ex-PM Abe
Urgent: Two separate trains derail in Spain, killing one, injuring at least 20
Flash: Monday train derailment near Barcelona in Spain's Catalonia region causes one death: media
Urgent: Two separate trains derail in Spain, injuring at least 20 people: media
Commuter train derails near Barcelona, 15 injured - police
Chinese carmaker SAIC Motor launches new hybrid model in Israel
U.S. stocks close lower
Flash: Two trains derail in Catalonia, Spain, leaving at least four people seriously injured: media
Britain's unemployment rate hits 5.1 pct in September-November 2025
Netflix shifts to all-cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery in bidding war with Paramount Skydance

Trending in News

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.