One-party rule in Seychelles
Republic of Seychelles
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| 1977–1991 | |||||||||
| Motto: "Finis Coronat Opus (The End Crowns the Work)" | |||||||||
| Anthem: En Avant (1977–1978);
Fyer Seselwa (1978–1991) | |||||||||
| Capital | Victoria | ||||||||
| Official languages | English, French, Seychellois Creole | ||||||||
| Government | Unitary presidential republic (1977–1979) Unitary one-party socialist republic (1979–1991) | ||||||||
| President | |||||||||
• 1977–1991 | France-Albert René | ||||||||
| Legislature | People's Assembly | ||||||||
| Historical era | Cold War | ||||||||
| 5 June 1977 | |||||||||
| 25 November 1981 | |||||||||
• Return to Multi-party Democracy | 27 December 1991 | ||||||||
| Area | |||||||||
• Total | 459 km2 (177 sq mi) | ||||||||
| Currency | Roupie (SCR) | ||||||||
| Calling code | +248 | ||||||||
| ISO 3166 code | SC | ||||||||
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From 1977 to 1991, Seychelles was ruled by France-Albert René and the Seychelles People's Progressive Front as a one-party state. During this time the party leader, France-Albert René maintained influence and power through systematic torture and widespread human rights violations, as well as state violence against his political enemies throughout his presidency.