Paul Barril, French ‘Supergendarme’ Turned Mercenary, Has Died

November 12, 2026 · 11:01 pm 1 sources

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• Paul Barril, French ‘Supergendarme’ Turned Mercenary, Has Died
  The New York Times · November 12, 2026 23:01
  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.