Antananarivo  - At least three people have been reported killed in anti-government protests that broke out in the island country on Monday.

Looting has also spread across the capital Antananarivo, starting in the Chinatown business district.

The buildings of two television stations considered close to the government were set on fire, and according to the latest reports the city's central jail was stormed for the release of 3 youths arrested earlier for attacks on government buildings.

Government has called on the military to set up roadblocks, as a radio broadcaster reported demonstrators threatening to blow up the island's strategic oil reserves. (dpa)