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Anushka Roy

France’s lawmakers pass bill on restitution of artworks looted during colonial era

Lawmakers in France’s National Assembly unanimously voted in favour of a bill on Monday that facilitates the return of artworks and artefacts looted from former French colonies. The French Senate had approved the draft legislation in January.

Recent requests for the restitution of artefacts have been submitted to France from countries like Algeria, Mali, and Benin.

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