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English Museum to Repatriate Colonial-Era Human Remains

An English museum has announced plans to return historical human remains. The skeletal remains belong to the Indigenous Naga people. The Indigenous community is native to the An English museum has announced plans to return historical human remains. The skeletal

remains belong to the Indigenous Naga people. The Indigenous community is native to the Indian subcontinent. Formal repatriation efforts for the remains began six years ago. The museum's decision follows a lengthy process of requests and negotiations. The return marks

a significant step in addressing colonial-era collections. Further details regarding the handover process are expected in due course. The repatriation highlights ongoing discussions surrounding historical artifacts. Cultural leaders have long advocated for the

return of such remains.

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