France returns slain king's skull to Madagascar
Summary
France has returned the skull of King Toera, a Malagasy king killed by French troops during the colonial era, to Madagascar. The return was part of a ceremony held at the French culture ministry, marking the first use of a new law to aid the return of human remains. This event follows efforts by King Toera's descendants and the Madagascar government to reclaim the remains.Key Facts
- France returned King Toera's skull to Madagascar in a formal ceremony.
- The skull had been in storage at France's Museum of Natural History since the late 19th century.
- A new law in France helped make the return of these remains easier.
- King Toera was killed by French troops in 1897 in a colonial conflict in Madagascar.
- Descendants of King Toera and the Madagascar government pushed for the skull's return.
- The French Culture Minister emphasized the colonial violence surrounding the skull's acquisition.
- This is not the first time France has returned human remains from the colonial period.
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