Reuters Africa: Madagascar opposition has no legal power - presidency

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) - Madagascar opposition members are inside the prime minister's office but they have no legal power and the movement remains a street protest, an aide to the president said on Saturday.

"They are in the premature but they are not vested with the power given by the people, through a democratic vote. This is and remains until now a street protest, using fear and repression to survive," the aide, who declined to be named, said.

"It is unclear right now whether the whole of the army is behind the opposition. The president is still at Iavoloha (presidential palace)."

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