MORONI: The Indian Ocean archipelago of the Comoros is urging France to step back from a looming operation that could see the forced return of illegal migrants from the neighbouring French island of Mayotte. Authorities in Mayotte are expected to launch Operation Wuambushu ('Take back') on Apr 20, after th
MORONI: The Indian Ocean archipelago of the Comoros is urging France to step back from a looming operation that could see the forced return of illegal migrants from the neighbouring French island of Mayotte.
Anjouan governor Anissi Chamsidine said the island was unable to"cope with the violence created from Mayotte by the French state." But Mayotte voted to remain a French overseas territory and later became a French department - a status rejected by the Comoros, which continues to claim the island. In 2019, France stepped up efforts to stem the flow, strengthening sea patrols that are supported by air surveillance.
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