Germany to Return Looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Voice of America
German officials say they have reached an agreement with Nigeria to return some of the famed Benin Bronzes that were looted from Nigeria in the 19th century.
About 500 of the plundered artifacts are on display in several German museums. The handoff is expected to take place next year under an agreement reached between Germany and Nigeria on Thursday. The return of the artifacts is "a turning point in our approach to colonial history," German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said.A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea's rocket launch during a news program at a bus terminal in Seoul, South Korea, May 27, 2024. FILE - Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi speaks to reporters in Colombo, July 29, 2023. FILE - A TV screen shows a report of North Korea's spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year with an image of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 22, 2023.
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