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Trucks transport 26 looted treasures returned to Benin

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Trucks transport nearly 30 royal treasures looted from Benin during France's colonial rule more than 130 years ago. Benin's President Patrice Talon and the country's culture minister travelled on Tuesday to Paris to bring home the 26 artefacts, part of France's President Emmanuel Macron's bid to restore African heritage. IMAGES

Added on the 10/11/2021 17:45:32 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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