US EditionFrance returns three colonial-era human skulls to Madagascar
King Toera's skull, held in France for over 120 years, was returned under a 2023 law simplifying repatriation of human remains taken during colonial conflicts.
- France returned three colonial-era skulls to Madagascar on August 26, including one believed to belong to King Toera, who was taken by French troops in 1897.
- The handover took place at the French Culture Ministry and is part of France's efforts to address its colonial past.
- French Culture Minister Rachida Dati described the return as a 'historic event' and emphasized the importance of confronting France's colonial history.
- Madagascar's Culture Minister Volamiranty Donna Mara welcomed the return as an 'immensely significant gesture' for the Sakalava community.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
40 Articles
40 Articles
France Returns Three Colonial-Era Human Skulls to Madagascar
·New York, United States
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources40
Leaning Left8Leaning Right8Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Center
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources are Center
41% Center
L 30%
C 41%
R 30%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
