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Tuesday, 5 February, 2002, 17:58 GMT

In pictures: Madagascar's 'ghost day'

The capital city of Madagascar, Antananarivo, was largely deserted on a weekday for the first time since national strikes and mass protests were launched to call for the resignation of the president.

Antananarivo residents

Antananarivo

Closed bank

Padlocked gate

Antananarivo residents

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