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Soilih began with a set of solid socialist ideals designed to modernize the country.

However, the regime faced problems.

A French mercenary by the name of Bob Denard, arrived in Comoros at dawn on 13 May 1978, and removed Soilih from power.

Solih was shot and killed during the coup.

Abdallah returned to govern the country and the mercenaries were given key positions in government.