Joy as stolen objects are returned to Africa
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Socialist WorkerThe return to Ethiopia of historic objects stolen by fascist Italy reminds us of the imperialist crimes that scar Africa’s past, writes John McLuckie…
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British Plunder Returned to Ethiopia
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AP 10 February 05Two sacred paintings have been returned to Ethiopia 137 years after they were ripped out of a holy book by invading British troops….
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Italy Prepares to Return Prized Ethiopian Obelisk
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Reuters 06 November 04Italy finally looks set to heal a feud with Ethiopia by returning one of its most cherished relics, the obelisk of Axum, taken by fascist invaders almost 70 years ago….
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Professor returns looted Ethiopian shield
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Reuters 31 May 04 A Scottish professor has returned to Ethiopia a silver-decorated shield stolen from Emperor Tewodros 136 years ago by British troops, who made off with it and other treasures on 15 elephants and 200 mules….
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