Madagascan soldiers from the elite CAPSAT unit join thousands of protesters in the streets of the capital, Antananarivo, calling on security forces to "refuse orders to fire" on the population and condemning recent police repression. "We are very grateful to the Madagascan army and the soldiers who are part of the forces helping the Madagascan people. The Madagascan people have been really strong," said one protester. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES