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Paul Barril, French ‘Supergendarme’ Turned Mercenary, Has Died
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After years in elite police units, he drew scrutiny from human rights groups for selling arms and providing other services to unsavory governments. He was 80.
After years in elite police units, he drew scrutiny from human rights groups for selling arms and providing other services to unsavory governments. He was 80.
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