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French Parliament Approves Restitution of Six Amerindians' Remains Displayed in Human Zoos

| France

The French Parliament voted to return the remains of six Amerindians from French Guiana who had been exhibited in so-called 'human zoos' during the colonial era. The landmark restitution measure represents a significant acknowledgment of colonial-era abuses and a step toward reparative justice for indigenous communities from French Guiana.