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Article: Soldier of misfortune. (Comoros)
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- African Business
- Article date:
- November 1, 1995
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At the end of September, the Indian Ocean islands of the Comoros were once again rocked by a mercenary-led coup. A week later, following loud appeals to the French Government to intervene, the coup was quashed and the elected President resumed power. What lies behind this violent struggle to gain control over the tiny republic? Francois Misser and Anver Versi have some answers.
The tiny Islamic Federal Republic of Comoros, consisting of three islands and 600,000 people is notable for two things: The highly flagrant lyang lyang flowers used in the manufacture of perfumes, and coup attempts. The latest attempt was the 17th in the country's 20 years of independence from ...
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