Few days back Madagascar’s president dismissed the prime minister by abandoning a power sharing deal. Since then there have been clashes between the opposition supporters and security officials outside the countries parliament.

The opposition protesters had gathered outside the parliament in the capital city of Antananarivo on Tuesday. Security forces tried to disperse the protesters by firing tear gas and were successful in dispersing the crowd but this is a indication that the island has been showing signs of political crisis.

“We have lost our jobs because of the crisis but the government won’t listen to us even though it preaches about democracy. It’s shameful,” Fania Rakotoson, who was amongst the protesters. People started protesting as the news about the new unity government by the opposition parties was announced.

Andry Rajoelina,Madagascar president has called this as illegitimate.  Rajoelina came into power in March with the support of military forces and toppled former leader Marc Ravalomanana from his post.

Rajoelina dismissed Eugene Mangalaza, the prime minister of Madagascar last week who he appointed in October. The reason for dismissal was that he said it was difficult to share power with political enemies. Rajoelina appointed Mangalaza due to heavy international pressure as a part of power sharing deal agreed by his rival.

But the deal broke as there was rivalry between Rajoelina and opposition leaders to select the key post in the governing bodies.

Cecile Manorohanta, who was the vice prime minister and a close ally of Rajoelina has taken up the post of prime minister. But the elections would be held in March 2010.

Some foreign countries have opposed this act and said they will re-engage with Madagascar only after a fair election will be conducted.