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Monday, 24 March 2008, 12:02 GMT

In pictures: Comoros exercise

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African Union soldiers are taking part in exercises ahead of their planned assault on the island of Anjouan in the Comoros.

Tanzanian African Union (AU) troops

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The beach landing practice on Sunday involving Tanzanian troops was codenamed "Democracy in Comoros".

Tanzanian African Union (AU) troops

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Some 1,500 African Union (AU) troops are taking part in the operation in support of the Comoros government.

Exercises

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The Comoros government wants to depose renegade Anjouan leader Colonel Mohamed Bacar, whose re-election in June 2007 they regard as invalid.

African Union forces

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But South Africa has called for the dispute to be settled by dialogue - and there have been allegations that France does not want Mr Bacar ousted.

Tanzanian African Union (AU) troops

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Tanzanian African Union troops celebrate at the end of their exercise. The real mission is imminent, say sources.

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