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Shock in Corsica: Former President of Ajaccio Assassinated at His Mother's Funeral!

Published January 13, 2026, 15:17
Shock in Corsica: Former President of Ajaccio Assassinated at His Mother's Funeral!

Alain Orsoni, former president of Ajaccio and a well-known figure in Corsica, has been assassinated during his mother's funeral. The murder has sent shockwaves through the island, and authorities are investigating possible links to organized crime. Orsoni had previously been an autonomist leader and had turned to business in recent years. His assassination adds another dark chapter to the history of Corsica, which has a long tradition of violence and conflict.