A Comorian court rejected a request for medical evacuation for former President Ahmed Abdallah Sambi, who is serving a life sentence. The decision follows weeks of public debate regarding Sambi’s health condition. The case has been contentious, even leading to judicial control measures imposed on two journalists. Disagreement surrounds the interpretation of medical examinations conducted at the request of the public prosecutor’s office. Authorities concluded against the necessity of evacuation, a decision met with public criticism. The situation highlights tensions between the judiciary, the government, and public opinion regarding the former president’s well-being and legal status.