Friday, September 13, 2024 - Authorities in Comoros have confirmed that President Azali Assoumani was injured in a knife attack while attending a funeral near the capital, Moroni.
According to government spokeswoman Fatima Ahamada, the
president was “slightly injured” and has since returned home.
“Thank God, his life is not in danger,” Ahamada told
Reuters. She also stated that the attacker has been arrested, though the motive
for the assault remains unclear.
While the identity of the knifeman has not been officially
confirmed, multiple reports suggest the assailant is a young policeman.
President Azali Assoumani first rose to power in a 1999 coup
and, after a decade out of office, won a disputed election in 2016. He was
re-elected last January, though the election was marred by allegations of
ballot stuffing and was followed by widespread protests.
The president has faced accusations of growing
authoritarianism during his tenure, further fueling political tensions in the
country. As more details emerge about the attack, questions about security and
the political climate in Comoros remain at the forefront.
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