French MPs vote to return stolen artefacts to Benin, Senegal

French lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously voted to return prized artefacts to Benin and Senegal more than a century after they were looted by colonial forces and hauled back to Paris to be displayed in museums. The pieces include a royal throne and statues taken by the French army during a war in Benin — then … Continue reading French MPs vote to return stolen artefacts to Benin, Senegal