Comoros President Azali Assoumani was slightly injured Friday after being attacked with a knife. A statement from the presidency said that "President Azali Assoumani was slightly injured with a knife during a funeral ceremony," noting that his injuries were not serious and that he had returned home and that the attacker was in the hands of the security services. Government spokesperson Fatima Ahmada commented on the attack, saying that it took place in the Soliman-Estandara area, on the outskirts of the capital Moroni, and confirmed that his life was not in danger without providing further details. No further details were available about the circumstances of the attack or the attacker's motives. Comoros President Azali Assoumani was sworn in for a fourth five-year term last May. Source: Qatar News Agency
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