Funeral of Corsican separatist

Giannucio - Anti-terrorist police nervously shadowed hundreds of bitter mourners at the funeral of Corsican separatist Mr Francois…

Giannucio - Anti-terrorist police nervously shadowed hundreds of bitter mourners at the funeral of Corsican separatist Mr Francois Santoni yesterday as France hastily renewed promises of more freedom for the island. Mr Santoni (41) was hit by 13 bullets from a Kalashnikov rifle as he left a wedding feast on Friday.

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