Islands of Anjouan and Moheli Declare Independence

The islands of Anjouan and Moheli declared independence from the Comoros, fueled by long-standing grievances over power-sharing arrangements within the archipelago nation. The move was a direct challenge to the central government in Moroni, the capital of Comoros. The declaration of independence by Anjouan and Moheli sparked a political crisis and heightened tensions within the region. The Comorian government rejected the independence declaration, leading to a period of instability and uncertainty. The international community, including the African Union and the United Nations, called for dialogue and a peaceful resolution to the crisis. Mediation efforts were made to bring all parties to the negotiating table and find a solution that would maintain the territorial integrity of the Comoros. Ultimately, after protracted negotiations, a deal was reached that saw Anjouan and Moheli retain a degree of autonomy within the Comoros. This agreement helped to ease tensions and stabilize the situation, averting the threat of further fragmentation within the archipelago. #Comoros #IndependenceDeclaration #PoliticalCrisis #Negotiations