Friday, October 19, 2018

Comoros Government Sends In The Military To Quell Growing Unrest

Al Jazeera: Comoros: Civilians flee strife-torn city on Anjouan island

Government sends in more troops, and cuts power and water in Mutsumudu to quell unrest against constitutional changes.

Security forces in the Comoros have intensified their crackdown against anti-government protesters on the island of Anjouan, with witnesses reporting heavy gunfire and residents fleeing amid a wave of unrest against constitutional changes.

President Azali Assoumani on Thursday sent in reinforcements to quell a nascent uprising on the opposition stronghold as clashes continued for a fourth day between security forces and armed protesters.

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More News On The Growing Unrest In The Comoros

Water, power supplies cut off on strife-torn Comoros island -residents -- Reuters
Comoros clashes worsen despite official claims -- AFP
Gunfire in Comoros as government tightens crackdown -- EWN
Troops kill two amid unrest in Comoros over constitutional change -- Reuters
UN chief voices concern over political strife in Comoros -- Xinhua
African Union calls for talks to end 'crisis' in Comoros -- AFP
The emerging dictatorship in Comoros threatens civil society -- Kerry Dimmer, IOL

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