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'They're somebody's history.' Returning ancient artifacts to their rightful home

The Parthenon museum in Nashville is returning ancient objects excavated in Mexico, highlighting the global reckoning with looted treasures in museums.

Medieval Manuscript sells for 4.5 million - Medievalists.net

The National Library of Luxembourg has acquired the Giant Bible of St. Maximin for €4.5 million, marking its historic return after nearly a millennium.

Reclaiming Heritage: The Global Push for Repatriation of Looted Artifacts - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Iraq's new museum galleries showcase repatriated artifacts, marking a significant success in global efforts to return looted cultural heritage.

Cutting-edge labs, a rainforest gallery and guesthouse: Nigeria to open art museum for 21st century

Mowaa aims to reshape perceptions of Africa’s capability to manage cultural heritage, showcasing its infrastructure and commitment to art preservation.

California universities stash stolen Native ancestors. Here's who's fighting for them back

Native American burial sites have been violated, leading to ongoing efforts for repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

Looted Antiquities Worth $14 Million Were Returned to Italy by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office

Antiquities valued at $14 billion were repatriated to Italy, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage restoration.

'They're somebody's history.' Returning ancient artifacts to their rightful home

The Parthenon museum in Nashville is returning ancient objects excavated in Mexico, highlighting the global reckoning with looted treasures in museums.

Medieval Manuscript sells for 4.5 million - Medievalists.net

The National Library of Luxembourg has acquired the Giant Bible of St. Maximin for €4.5 million, marking its historic return after nearly a millennium.

Reclaiming Heritage: The Global Push for Repatriation of Looted Artifacts - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Iraq's new museum galleries showcase repatriated artifacts, marking a significant success in global efforts to return looted cultural heritage.

Cutting-edge labs, a rainforest gallery and guesthouse: Nigeria to open art museum for 21st century

Mowaa aims to reshape perceptions of Africa’s capability to manage cultural heritage, showcasing its infrastructure and commitment to art preservation.

California universities stash stolen Native ancestors. Here's who's fighting for them back

Native American burial sites have been violated, leading to ongoing efforts for repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

Looted Antiquities Worth $14 Million Were Returned to Italy by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office

Antiquities valued at $14 billion were repatriated to Italy, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage restoration.
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Heartbreak for Wexford family as Irishman (34) found dead on Lanzarote beach

Steven 'Wally' Wallace was found dead near Puerto del Carmen; local authorities are not treating his death as suspicious.
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In Dahomey, Mati Diop Gives the Past a Lyrical Voice

Mati Diop's film 'Dahomey' explores colonialism's lingering impacts through the return of looted artifacts to Benin, blending documentary with metaphysical elements.

Dahomey': Mati Diop's New Documentary on the Painful Legacy of Looted Artifacts

Mati Diop's documentary explores the repatriation of looted artifacts from France to Benin, emphasizing the significance for the Beninese people.

In Dahomey, Mati Diop Gives the Past a Lyrical Voice

Mati Diop's film 'Dahomey' explores colonialism's lingering impacts through the return of looted artifacts to Benin, blending documentary with metaphysical elements.

Dahomey': Mati Diop's New Documentary on the Painful Legacy of Looted Artifacts

Mati Diop's documentary explores the repatriation of looted artifacts from France to Benin, emphasizing the significance for the Beninese people.
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Basecamp-maker 37Signals says its "cloud exit" will save it $10M over 5 years

AWS's move to make data transfer out free is part of a broader trend amidst rising cloud costs and mixed messaging on cloud repatriation.
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Private donor to pay for Alex Salmond's body to be flown home

Alex Salmond's family arranged for a private charter flight to repatriate his body after the UK government declined to facilitate an RAF flight.

Alex Salmond's body to be repatriated on private flight to Scotland

Alex Salmond's body will be repatriated to Scotland via a private flight funded by an anonymous individual.

Tom Hunter pays for plane to bring Alex Salmond's body home

Sir Tom Hunter chartered the plane for Alex Salmond's repatriation, emphasizing respect for the grieving family and Salmond's contributions to Scotland.

Scotland fans pay tribute to Alex Salmond with minute's applause

Scottish football fans held a minute's applause in tribute to Alex Salmond before the match against Portugal, honoring his legacy as a passionate supporter.

Private donor to pay for Alex Salmond's body to be flown home

Alex Salmond's family arranged for a private charter flight to repatriate his body after the UK government declined to facilitate an RAF flight.

Alex Salmond's body to be repatriated on private flight to Scotland

Alex Salmond's body will be repatriated to Scotland via a private flight funded by an anonymous individual.

Tom Hunter pays for plane to bring Alex Salmond's body home

Sir Tom Hunter chartered the plane for Alex Salmond's repatriation, emphasizing respect for the grieving family and Salmond's contributions to Scotland.

Scotland fans pay tribute to Alex Salmond with minute's applause

Scottish football fans held a minute's applause in tribute to Alex Salmond before the match against Portugal, honoring his legacy as a passionate supporter.
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Oxfordshire auction house halts sale of horned human skull after outcry

The sale of a Naga human skull was canceled after backlash from the tribal community, emphasizing the ongoing issue of repatriating Indigenous ancestral remains.

Maqdala shield to be repatriated to Ethiopia

The 19th-century Ethiopian shield will be repatriated to Ethiopia after being displayed in the US, symbolizing the nation's resilience and heritage.

Australian Jews grappling with dissolving unity and the rise in antisemitism a year on from 7 October

The ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict deeply affects families, forcing them into dangerous situations and causing displacement amidst the turmoil.

Indefinite torture': Australian children held in Syrian camp feel abandoned as other countries repatriate citizens

Australian children in a Syrian detention camp are desperate for repatriation and normal life as they witness other foreign children being taken home.
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Opinion | The Children of the Islamic State Are Innocent. Bring Them Home.

The plight of children detained in Syria due to their parents' actions raises urgent concerns about empathy and the responsibility of nations.

Britain to repatriate woman and five children from Syrian camps

Britain has agreed to repatriate a woman and five children from camps in Syria, making it the second time since the end of the ground war against Islamic State that the UK has allowed an adult to return.
The UK has been criticized for lagging behind other western nations in repatriating families who lived under IS, with France and Germany repatriating significantly more women and children.
There are still around 20-25 women or families with British nationality held in Syrian camps, as well as others fighting to regain their citizenship in UK courts.

Phone messages reveal detained British mothers fear death in Syrian camp

British mothers detained in a prison camp in Syria fear for their lives due to deteriorating conditions.
Their testimony will increase pressure on the UK government to repatriate them and their children.

Opinion | The Children of the Islamic State Are Innocent. Bring Them Home.

The plight of children detained in Syria due to their parents' actions raises urgent concerns about empathy and the responsibility of nations.

Britain to repatriate woman and five children from Syrian camps

Britain has agreed to repatriate a woman and five children from camps in Syria, making it the second time since the end of the ground war against Islamic State that the UK has allowed an adult to return.
The UK has been criticized for lagging behind other western nations in repatriating families who lived under IS, with France and Germany repatriating significantly more women and children.
There are still around 20-25 women or families with British nationality held in Syrian camps, as well as others fighting to regain their citizenship in UK courts.

Phone messages reveal detained British mothers fear death in Syrian camp

British mothers detained in a prison camp in Syria fear for their lives due to deteriorating conditions.
Their testimony will increase pressure on the UK government to repatriate them and their children.
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Sweden Will Offer Migrants $34,000 to Go Home

Sweden plans to provide over $34,000 to migrants for returning home, marking a significant policy shift in immigration.
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This Obscure Army Office Is Blocking Repatriation of Native Children's Remains

The conflict between tribal sovereignty and military regulation is a critical issue in the repatriation of remains of Native American children.

Panic in Bishkek: Why were Pakistani students attacked in Kyrgyzstan?

More than 300 Pakistani students returned after a violent attack on international students in Kyrgyzstan, prompting the Pakistani government to organize their repatriation.

Ukrainian men abroad: share your views on Poland and Lithuania's statements on conscription

Poland and Lithuania assist Ukrainian men abroad with military draft repatriation.

Comunidad de Kerman se une por campesinos muertos en accidente. Ve como cooperar

El accidente involucró a tres trabajadores agrícolas de Kerman, resultando en ocho muertes y un sobreviviente con lesiones graves.
Familiares y amigos iniciaron una campaña de recaudación de fondos en GoFundMe para ayudar a repatriar los cuerpos de las víctimas y apoyar al sobreviviente.

Museum of Natural History plans to wall off huge exhibit that houses 10K square feet of Native American relics

The American Museum of Natural History plans to wall off exhibit halls housing Native American relics due to new federal regulations under the NAGPRA.
The museum must ship artifacts back to tribes and obtain consent for display, prompting the closure of the exhibit halls.

Camille Bordas on Giving Ghosts the Attention They Require

Exploration of consular services and repatriation through a fictional narrative in Paris

Yahya's return home: $3,500 and a coffin full of broken dreams

The documentary 'Until He's Back' sheds light on the repatriation process of those who die trying to reach Europe.
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