The Statue Of French Military Commander Joseph Gallieni Has Been Tagged With A Graffiti Reading "Down With The Official Version"

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 18: The statue of the French Marshal and colonial administrator Joseph Gallieni is seen tagged with the words down with the official story on June 18, 2020 in Paris, France. Gallieni began a colonial career at the end of the 19th century and later played an important role during First World War as a military governor of Paris. Gallieni used brutal methods to quell rebellion of local populations in French colonies. Following protests against racism and police violence following the murder of George Floyd in the United States, many statues of historical figures linked to slavery have been debunked or vandalized around the world. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)