Viking_HippieMar 14

France returns sacred talking drum looted from Côte d’Ivoire over 100 years ago

https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/65329274

France returns sacred talking drum looted from Côte d’Ivoire over 100 years ago - Divisions by zero

cross-posted from: https://quokk.au/c/world/p/751374/france-returns-sacred-talking-drum-looted-from-cote-divoire-over-100-years-ago [https://quokk.au/c/world/p/751374/france-returns-sacred-talking-drum-looted-from-cote-divoire-over-100-years-ago]

Show threadmrdown
Why did it took so long?
Mar 14 at 9:25amWeb
Show threadRobinMar 14
The optimistic answer would be: because they need to be sure the country receiving the artifact has the skills, resources and stability to preserve it for many decades to come.
Show threadceoofanarchismMar 14
except thats always an excuse and not a real answer.
Show threadshawn1122Mar 14

Sounds extremely patronizing.

Sorry I stole your car. I’ll return it when I think you’re ready to hold onto it responsibly.

Ew.