Madagascar: Report highlights lack of protection and support for Antandroy displaced by droughts exacerbated by climate change

Mis à jour le 22 May 2026

The Antandroy people of Madagascar, rich in unique cultural heritage, are facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Drought, exacerbated by global climate change, has forced thousands of them to abandon their ancestral homeland in the south of the island. Yet, these displaced people remain at the mercy of a government system that offers them little or no protection or sustainable support. Their precarious situation reveals the absence of a coherent national response to the growing environmental and social crises. This recent report highlights the seriousness of the Malagasy authorities’ inaction and points to the historical impact of French colonial policies, which continue to weaken indigenous communities in the face of rising climate change. This humanitarian emergency is coupled with a sustainable development challenge, requiring immediate mobilization to prevent further tragedies and redefine collective responsibility. The situation of the Antandroy raises the essential question of regional and international solidarity to support this people in the face of deteriorating living conditions and administrative neglect. Their fight for survival raises questions at a time when Madagascar must resolutely commit to a process of justice and development that respects its indigenous peoples.

Source: www.amnesty.org