Gérard Hoarau (1950-1985) was an opposition leader in the Seychelles as head of the Seychelles National Party, which sought the peaceful overthrow of the France-Albert René regime. Seychelles (seɪˈʃɛl or /seɪˈʃɛlz/ in English and seʃɛl in French) officially the Republic of Seychelles (République des Seychelles Creole The Seychelles National Party (SNP is a liberal political party in Seychelles. France-Albert René (born November 16, 1935) was the long-time socialist President of Seychelles from 1977 to 2004 His opposition was based in London and began emerging as leader in 1981. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 He was killed in 1985 in London. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) The English police have never solved his murder.