American diplomat found dead at his home in Madagascar

SANAA, Sep. 24 (YPA) – An American diplomat was found dead at his home in the capital Antananarivo of Madagascar on Monday, authorities said on Monday.

“The arrest of a man with bloodstained face when he leaped over the fence to get out of the US diplomat’s house and he was placed under reserve,” police said, without giving further details on the possible motives for the killing.

The Government of Madagascar has announced the formation of a special investigation cell to clarify the circumstances of the American diplomat killing.

In last months, Madagascar has seen several crimes that brought the debate about security in the country less than three months before the next general election.

Sameera Hassn