France Says It Will Return 26 Artifacts to Benin By 2021, in Major Move on Repatriation

After weathering criticism for not following through on a 2017 commitment to return 26 objects, including thrones and statues, to Benin that were looted in the 19th century, France released a concrete timetable for action today.
The news could signal a major shift in how France deals with repatriation, which has been a major focus for its president, Emmanuel Macron. Its government had previously resisted such efforts, and today’s move could still be scuttled by existing legislation.
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