The Comorian government has strongly expressed its disapproval of France’s decision to revise its Constitution and abolish land rights in Mayotte. This measure, announced by the French Minister of the Interior during his visit to the island, aims to fight against illegal immigration. However, it was strongly condemned by the Comorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In an official statement, Moroni’s government stressed that the current situation in Mayotte is the result of French management of the island over the past 49 years. He rejects the idea that the suppression of land rights affects Comorians present in Mayotte, affirming that they are at home on the island.
Moroni says Mayotte is historically and legally recognized as part of the Comoros, in accordance with international law and United Nations resolutions. Consequently, he considers the French decision as a questioning of Mayotte’s belonging to France.
The Comorian Minister of Foreign Affairs underlines Moroni’s desire to continue to claim Mayotte as a Comorian territory, with its own cultural and linguistic identity. He urges France to respect the sovereignty of the Comoros over the island, and insists that neither time nor constitutional changes will be able to alter the history and destiny shared by the Comorians of the four sister islands.
This reaction from the Comorian government highlights a persistent and complex dispute between the Comoros and France regarding the membership of Mayotte. While France considers Mayotte an overseas department, the Comoros claims sovereignty over the island. This issue remains a subject of tension and dispute between the two countries.
It is essential to understand the historical, political and social issues surrounding this complex situation. Cooperation and dialogue between France and the Comoros will be essential to find a peaceful and just resolution to this issue. In the meantime, it is important to closely monitor developments in this case and continue to inform the public of future developments.