Comoros President Azali Assoumani on Tuesday visited areas of Anjouan island that security forces recaptured from rebels after clashes last week in which at least two civilians died.
“I have come to see for myself. Nothing beats physically being on the ground,” Assoumani, flanked by troops, said as he toured the medina, or old town, of the Anjouan capital Mutsamudu.
“I’ve seen normal life resume. Above all I want to congratulate the people of Mutsamudu for coping with the situation as well as our security forces, who have shown great professionalism,” he said.
