The event is being attended by public and political figures, representatives of the academic community, human rights activists, leaders of non-governmental organizations, members of political parties, as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan.
The conference is set to discuss the history of French colonization of the Comoros Islands, the occupation of Mayotte by France and the damage it has caused to the islands, the geopolitical and economic interests behind France’s colonial policies in the region, and the stance of international organizations regarding the island of Mayotte in the Union of the Comoros.
It is worth noting that this is the 16th international event held in the past year by the Baku Initiative Group, which supports peoples fighting against colonial policies.
