There, a putsch led by Bob Denard, a veteran mercenary, was put down by French troops.

CNN: HE BRITISH FORCES LANDED

His name was Bob Denard, or Gilbert Bourgeaud, or Colonel Bako, or Mustafa M'hadjou.

ECONOMIST: Bob Denard

In 1995, a little-known officer backed by mercenaries led by French soldier of fortune Bob Denard took power in the Comoros after poorly-equipped government troops were defeated.

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