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Shock in France: Former President of Ajaccio, Alain Orsoni, Assassinated at His Mother's Funeral

Published January 13, 2026, 16:22

Alain Orsoni, former president of Ajaccio and a notorious Corsican separatist leader, has been assassinated during his mother's funeral in the village of Vero. Authorities are investigating the incident as a targeted attack linked to organized crime, as the murder appears to have been carried out from a long distance. Orsoni had a long and controversial career, including a leadership role in the Corsican National Liberation Front (FLNC) and the founding of the Self-Determination Movement (MPA). He lived abroad for years, mainly in the USA, Nicaragua and Spain, due to conflicts with the French state. His family has experienced violence in the past, with his brother being murdered and he himself surviving an assassination attempt. Despite attempts to integrate into political life, he remained a controversial figure. His death marks the end of an era in Corsica and is expected to provoke strong reactions and investigations.