France has promoted Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish army officer wrongfully convicted of treason in 1894, to the rank of brigadier general. This represents a correction of injustice in the notorious antisemitic affair that sparked outrage for many generations. French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu signed the promotion on Monday, and it was published in the official journal of new legislation today. "The French nation posthumously promotes Alfred Dreyfus to the rank of brigadier general," the journal stated. The French National Assembly approved the measure in June, and last month it also received approval from the upper house of the French Parliament.
Alfred Dreyfus promoted 131 years after wrongful treason conviction
Itamar Eichner, AFP|
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