2008 invasion of Anjouan
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The invasion of Anjouan, on March 25, 2008, was an amphibious assault led by the Comoros, backed by African Union (AU) forces, including troops from Sudan, Tanzania, Senegal, along with logistical support from Libya and France. The objective of the invasion was to topple Colonel Mohamed Bacar's leadership in Anjouan, an island in the Union of Comoros, when he refused to step down after a disputed 2007 election, in defiance of the federal government and the AU. The Comoros archipelago in the Indian Ocean has had a fractious history since its independence from France in 1975, experiencing more than 20 coups or attempted coups.
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| area | region | 1978 | Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros | Wikidata | |
| event | armed conflict | 2008 invasion of Anjouan | invasion | Wikidata | |
| event | armed conflict | 1720 | Battle of Anjouan | Kingdom of Great Britain, naval battle | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 1810 | Action of 3 July 1810 | France, naval battle, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 1851 | Johanna Expedition | military expedition | Wikidata |