Antananarivo, Madagascar - Andry Rajoelina and his wife, Mialy Rajoelina, during a reception at the Iavoloha palace for the Independance Day. Andry Rajoelina instigated the conflict that opposed him to Ravalomanana. Aided by a people opposed to Ravalomanana's politics and especially by some of the military, he succeeded in taking over power on 17 March 2009 at the end of a conflict that left over 100 dead. Since that date, he has been named President of the HAT and faces criticism from the international community.