General Christian Piquemal, who signed a controversial military statement in 2021, has died

General Christian Piquemal, known more for his political excursions than military achievements, passed away at 85. He was dismissed from the army in 2016 after participating in an illegal anti-migrant protest. His death received little recognition from military officials, with only the Foreign Legion expressing sadness. Piquemal, promoted to army corps general shortly before retirement, often clashed with military hierarchy due to his views on immigration and Islamization in France.