Victor Ramahatra

Victor Ramahatra (born 6 September 1945) is a former politician in Madagascar. He was born in Antananarivo.[1] During the presidency of Didier Ratsiraka, Ramahatra served as Prime Minister of Madagascar from 12 February 1988 until 8 August 1991,[2] replacing long-time Prime Minister Désiré Rakotoarijaona. When Ratsiraka returned to office in 1997, Ramahatra became a special military adviser to him. In June 2002 Ramahatra was charged with treason and imprisoned for alleged involvement in a plot to assassinate President Marc Ravalomanana.[3] He was released in October 2002.[4][5]

References

  1. Ed, 63rd (1 August 1999). "International Who's Who 2000". Taylor & Francis. Retrieved 28 October 2016 via Google Books.
  2. Victor Ramahatra on the Contemporary Africa Database.
  3. "Ex-PM imprisoned for 'treason' in Madagascar", Times of India, June 26, 2002
  4. "Victor ramahatra libéré à la suite d'un non-lieu prononcé par le tribunal", L'Express de Madagascar, November 03, 2002.
  5. "Le général Ramahatra libéré", MATERA, October 31, 2002.
Political offices
Preceded by
Désiré Rakotoarijaona
Prime Minister of Madagascar
1988-1991
Succeeded by
Guy Razanamasy


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