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Europe’s colonial debts remain, even after Dutch return of Benin Bronzes in partial payment

23 Jun 2025
Africa, Forefront, Nigeria
Africa, Europe, France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom
RM* 30 Jun 2025

The path to true restitution requires more than symbolic gestures, demanding that Britain repeal its obstructive laws, France accelerate its glacial restitution process, and all former colonial powers establish transparent frameworks for repatriation.

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