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Madagascar's uprising against the French colonial government begins

77
years ago

29 March 1947,

Madagascar's uprising against the French colonial government began. It is a day marked for them, since before colonization they performed the ritual of the new year. The rebellion lasted until the end of 1948, and ended with harsh repression.

The last rebels were captured in early 1949.

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