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Universität Freiburg, KGI, HS 1098, Platz d. Universität 3, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau
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Universität Freiburg, Africa Centre for Transregional Research and Arnold-Bergstraesser-Institut
Freiburg Africa Talks: "Restitution - A Positioning"
Since the ceremonial return of numerous so-called Benin bronzes from German collections to Nigeria in 2022, the media has been somewhat quiet about the restitution of cultural assets and human remains. This conceals the ongoing efforts of politicians, museums and civil society. Behind the scenes, research is being carried out and there are often fundamental discussions between some of the main actors in the North and South. Controversial issues include how quickly the process is progressing, whether the governments in the ex-colonies or the ex-metropolises are more of an obstacle, who should even be involved in complex negotiations and whether reparations for past injustices should not also be paid. This Freiburg Africa Talk provides inside knowledge and attempts to establish an interim status.
In the framework of the Colloquium Politicum (Universität Freiburg), together with the Africa Centre for Transregional Research and the Arnold-Bergstraesser-Institut.
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