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Comoros says rebel island recaptured

The Comoros government has said it has re-captured the capital and airport of the rebel island of Anjouan.

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  • Published: 08:58 March 25, 2008
  • Gulf News

  • Residents cheer arriving AU troops after a seaborne attack on the Comoros island of Anjouan.
  • Image Credit: AP

Moroni: The Comoros government has said it has re-captured the capital and airport of the rebel island of Anjouan.

The announcement comes just hours after an African-Union backed military assault got underway to oust a renegade colonel who took power last May.

There was no immediate word on casualties.

A military official said troops met a small amount of resistance, but were now searching for Colonel Mohamed Bacar.

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