Co-founder of French elite GIGN unit confirmed dead

Co-founder of French elite GIGN unit confirmed dead

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The death of a controversial French figure, who co-founded the National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) in 1974, was confirmed late Tuesday. The GIGN is an elite unit specializing in counter-terrorism and protection of top officials in France.

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