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In Corsica, the body of Yvan Colonna has been repatriated. He was received with honours.
In silence, 1,500 people gathered in front of the hearse carrying the body of Yvan Colonna, between the airport and Ajaccio (Corse-du-Sud). A slow procession. For these Corsicans, it is not the body of an assassin who returns to the island, but that of an icon. “I have always been a nationalist activist and tonight it was my duty to be there”says a man. “It’s a people, it’s a big family. Everyone tries to be united”says a woman.
On the facade of the community of Corsica, the flags were lowered in tribute to Yvan Colonna, sentenced three times for the death of a prefect. Unacceptable for Emmanuel Macron. “It’s a mistake and it’s inappropriate”, said the President of the Republic. In the four corners of the island, the supporters of Yvan Colonna gathered during vigils. The funeral will take place on Friday March 25.
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