Madagascar President hands over power to military

2009-03-17 12:47:51 GMT2009-03-17 20:47:51 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English

Madagascar's opposition leader Andry Rajoelina greets his supporters after making his way into the presidential palace in the centre of Madagascar's capital, March 17, 2009.(Agencies)

ANTANANARIVO, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana said he had resigned and handed over power to the military on Tuesday, according to reports of agencies.

President Ravalomanana said in a radio address that he was stepping down and transferred the powers of the president to a military board.

Some diplomats confirmed Ravalomanana's resignation, but there has been no reaction from the opposition leader Andry Rajoelina, reports said.

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