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As many as 25 people are feared dead after police fired at opposition supporters in Madagascar.
This latest installment in the drama unfolding in Madagascar is understood to be part of early promotions for a second sequel to the popular animated film of the same name.
Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) and Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer) are believed to be among the protesters shot while attempting to blockade the presidential palace in Antananarivo.
A number of African mammals from New York’s Central Park Zoo first became embroiled in Madagascar’s politics in 2005, after an escape attempt led to their being marooned in the island republic.
Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock) and others became supporters of opposition leader King Julien XIII (Sacha Baron Cohen). Julien was sacked by President Marc Ravalomanana (Lou Diamond Phillips) last week after lemurs attempted to bring down the national government.
Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller) confronts police outside the presidential palace in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.
