Human rights in Madagascar

[1] Furthermore, reports of corruption, arbitrary arrest and child labor highlight the prevalence of human rights issues in the country.

[1] Madagascar's stances on international human rights treaties are as follows: Accusations of media censorship have risen due to the alleged restrictions on the coverage of government opposition.

[25] During the leadership conflict, Ravalomanana ordered the closure of "Viva TV", which was owned by his opponent, Rajoelina.

[citation needed] The people of Madagascar are afflicted by extreme levels and rates of poverty.

Should the progress in increasing the number of literate Madagascans continue, poverty rates should begin to decline respectively.