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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has noted with serious concerns reports of the seizure of control of the security forces on the Island of Moheli today, Wednesday, 19 December.

The Minister unequivocally condemns this and any other attempt to seize power by unconstitutional means. These developments have only served to strengthen the resolve of the countries of the region and the OAU to continue with their efforts to help the people of the Comoros to bring about democracy, peace and stability.

In this regard, Minister Dlamini Zuma and her colleagues from Madagascar, Mauritius, Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique are determined to forge ahead with their plans to visit the Comoros, from today, Wednesday, 19 December, to offer and underline their support and solidarity to the people of the Islands ahead of the constitutional referendum scheduled for 23 December 2001.

In this context, the Ministerial delegation will hold discussions with President Azali Assoumani; the Implementation Committee as well as the political parties from all the islands.

For more information Contact Ronnie Mamoepa at 082-990-4853

Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs

19 December 2001.