A 63-year-old Frenchman was fatally attacked Tuesday evening in Antananarivo during a lightning raid at the home of a relative. His wife and brother-in-law, seriously injured, were evacuated to Réunion Island where they remain hospitalized.
A violent eruption in just a few moments
According to the testimony of the victim's brother-in-law, several individuals burst in without warning, using tear gas and bladed weapons. Dominique Vérité He was the first to be stabbed, before his wife and brother-in-law were also attacked. The assailants fled with cash and a handbag, leaving behind a scene of chaos.
Recently settled in Madagascar, Dominique Vérité, an educator and photography enthusiast, had been documenting life on the island for several months. His wife says he planned to exhibit his photos upon his return to France. An investigation is underway in Madagascar to shed light on the attack, while the family, supported by an outpouring of local solidarity, remains in shock.
