US ambassador to Madagascar, Niels Marquadt
The Madagascan premier accuses the US envoy of meddling, saying "it would be better for him to leave the island if he carries on with this conduct".
Monja Roindefa on Monday expressed outrage over what he termed as interference by ambassador Niels Marquadt in the country's internal affairs.
"It surprises me that before the crisis he (Marquardt) said Americans were going to quit Madagascar. Three months later he is still there. Nobody is forcing him to stay," Reuters quoted Monja as saying.
He was referring to months of unrest on the Island which ended in president Marc Ravalomanana stepping down from power in March and handing the reins of the country to opposition leader Andry Rajoelina.
Marquardt had described the change in Madagascan leadership as a 'military coup' which had left Madagascar "on the verge of civil war" and called for fresh elections.
"Those who are not happy can leave. The Malagasy people are sovereign," Monja said
Courtessy: Press TV
The Madagascan premier accuses the US envoy of meddling, saying "it would be better for him to leave the island if he carries on with this conduct".Monja Roindefa on Monday expressed outrage over what he termed as interference by ambassador Niels Marquadt in the country's internal affairs.
"It surprises me that before the crisis he (Marquardt) said Americans were going to quit Madagascar. Three months later he is still there. Nobody is forcing him to stay," Reuters quoted Monja as saying.
He was referring to months of unrest on the Island which ended in president Marc Ravalomanana stepping down from power in March and handing the reins of the country to opposition leader Andry Rajoelina.Marquardt had described the change in Madagascan leadership as a 'military coup' which had left Madagascar "on the verge of civil war" and called for fresh elections.
"Those who are not happy can leave. The Malagasy people are sovereign," Monja said
Courtessy: Press TV
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