The government under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang strongly condemns this barbaric and unprovoked attack on innocent citizens and assures the public that all necessary measures are being taken to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
"This legislation is a necessary step toward bringing these drug markets under control and restoring livability to Mid-Market and SOMA," Leah Edwards, a District 6 resident, wrote in a letter of support. A separate independent study published in November 2025 also found a 56% reduction in drug-related incidents during the curfew hours over nine months. However, authors of that study told Mission Local that their findings should not be taken as conclusive support for the approach, but rather offer preliminary and limited data.
This measure aims to ensure the safety of residents and is part of the ongoing security procedures to maintain order and prevent any violations that could endanger lives and property, the command said in a statement shared by Syria's state news agency SANA. All movement is strictly prohibited within the neighborhoods covered by this curfew during its enforcement period, with no exceptions.
"He's not going to play favorites with anybody," Jones told The Fan. "He felt very strongly (about) that, that was part of it. I think a lot of people thought they had to be together because they are great friends, but believe it or not, one was of the night before leading into the morning and the other one was missing the buses."
Authorities in Madagascar have imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the capital, Antananarivo, following protests against frequent power outages and water shortages that turned violent. Hundreds of protesters took to the streets on Thursday to voice their anger over persistent power cuts, which often leave homes and businesses without electricity for over 12 hours. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas to quash the demonstrations.
The army ordered people to stay indoors as it announced an indefinite curfew in an attempt to restore order. Protests triggered by a social media ban , which grew to a wider dissent against corruption, had attracted tens of thousands of people. Protesters stormed and set fire to government buildings and attacked politicians. Army helicopters ferried some ministers to safety.
