[DOC] [TLE] History of the Comoros - Wikipedia [PAR] The history of the Comoros goes back some 1,500 years. It has been inhabited 
by various groups throughout this time. France colonised the islands in the 19th 
century. The Comoros finally became independent in 1975. Contents. [hide]. 1 
Early inhabitants; 2 Colonial rule; 3 Abdallah regime; 4 1989-1996 ... Both the 
British and the French turned their attention to the Comoros islands... [DOC] [TLE] Comoros country profile - BBC News - BBC.com [PAR] May 26, 2016 ... After more than 20 coups or attempted coups, the archipelago of ... major islands, 
as well as many smaller ones, in the country: Grande ... He succeeds outgoing 
President Ikililou Dhoinine after narrowly beating ruling ... He won the election 
three years later, stepping down in 2006 at the ... 16 October 2016. [DOC] [TLE] Comoros - New World Encyclopedia [PAR] The country consists of three islands in the volcanic Comoros archipelago: 
Njazidja, Mwali, and Nzwani. .... until September 1995 when Denard returned 
and attempted another coup. ... independence from the Comoros in 1997, 
attempting to rejoin French rule. .... "1,000 French Troops Invade Comoros to Put 
Down Coup. [DOC] [TLE] Comoros | history - geography | Britannica.com [PAR] Aug 26, 2016 ... A fourth island of the Comorian archipelago, Mayotte, is claimed by the ... 
Comorian archipelago would come under French rule in 188687, .... Comoros, 
which is one of the world's poorest countries, has an .... He survived three coup 
attempts, but in November 1989 he was assassinated. .... 26 Oct. 2016 [DOC] [TLE] French Mercenary Gives Up in Comoros Coup - NYTimes.com [PAR] Published: October 6, 1995 ... MORONI, Comoros Islands, Oct. 5 Africa's most 
infamous soldier ... The takeover of the impoverished islands off Africa's east 
coast failed today after France, ... and announced he was ready to abandon his 
latest coup attempt. ... He virtually ruled the country through figurehead 
presidents from... [DOC] [TLE] Soldiers of Fortune and their involvement in the Comoros Islands ... [PAR] The Comoros Islands consist of a small group of island located in the Indian 
Ocean just ... in 1961 after seeing a small advert seeking recruits for the Congo (
now Zaire). ... (During Soilih's brief rule, he endured seven additional coup 
attempts ... On 3rd October 1995, 11pm, the French deployed 600 men against a 
force of 30... [DOC] [TLE] Comoros | Open Access articles | Open Access journals ... [PAR] Since independence in 1975, the country has experienced numerous coups d'
tat and as of .... After its annexation, France converted Mayotte into a sugar 
plantation colony. ... from the Comoros in 1997, in an attempt to restore French 
rule. ..... "1,000 French Troops Invade Comoros to Put Down Coup". ... 6 October 
1995. [DOC] [TLE] Comoro Islands, since 1975 - www.acig.org [PAR] Feb 10, 2008 ... For example, in 1995 a group of mercenaries attempted a coup - but the French 
reaction was swift. ... since the country endured no less but 19 coups and coup 
attempts. ... Initially under a one-party rule, with President Ahmed Abdallah .... to 
put all three islands under their control within less than 48 hours. [DOC] [TLE] Comoros - TheInfoList.com [PAR] The country consists of three major islands and numerous smaller islands, all in 
... After the arrival of the Portuguese and the collapse of East African sultanates, 
the ... During Soilih's brief rule, he faced seven additional coup attempts until he 
..... "1,000 French Troops Invade Comoros to Put Down Coup". ... 6 October 1995. [DOC] [TLE] Comoros - Revolvy [PAR] Other countries near the Comoros are Tanzania to the northwest and the ... This 
became the Karthala volcano, which created the island of the Comoros. .... 
During Soilih's brief rule, he faced seven additional coup attempts until he was 
finally ..... "1,000 French Troops Invade Comoros to Put Down Coup". ... 6 October 
1995. [DOC] [TLE] Comoros - Country Watch [PAR] instability, experiencing more than 20 coups or attempted coups, beginning just 
weeks

Question: In October 1995 a coup attempt on the Comoros was put down by this country that once ruled the islands
Answer: France