The Episcopal Conference of Madagascar (CEM) has broken its silence. In a message addressed to all citizens, the prelates stated they can no longer remain silent in the face of the wave of crimes hitting the country.
Monsignor Jean Pascal Andriantsoavina, Vice-President of the CEM, described the current security climate as one of terror. With a grave tone, he addressed the recent surge in violence and homicides, stating that the bishops cannot remain indifferent to the painful reality where perpetrators often remain unknown.
The bishops called for a collective awareness regarding the sanctity of life and urged state authorities to take responsibility for protecting citizens. Monsignor Andriantsoavina addressed the leaders, acknowledging their efforts but emphasizing that actions must speak louder than words to prevent the situation from worsening.
While authorities, including Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, have linked these acts of violence to political destabilization, the Episcopal Conference questioned who truly benefits from the current path. They joined civil society entities, such as the Antananarivo branch of the SECES teachers’ union, in demanding concrete results rather than mere declarations.
The CEM specifically requested transparency regarding the root causes of this climate of terror to ensure these crimes do not fall into oblivion. Finally, the bishops urged citizens to remain vigilant, to value life, and to avoid the trap of popular justice and lynchings, which only serve to further destabilize social order.
Captured & Published at: 2026-07-14 06:11:50 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/07/conjoncture-securitaire-les-eveques.html