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Guinea requests restitution of Samory Touré's Quran from France Conakry demands the restitution of manuscripts looted during colonization.
Published 7sem · 2 sources ✓ Confirmed Notable · updated 1sem
The fact Samory Touré's Quran is a symbol of Guinean resistance.
This request is part of a broader movement for the restitution of African artifacts.
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Why it matters Cette demande s'inscrit dans un débat international sur la restitution des biens culturels pillés pendant la colonisation, avec des implications juridiques et symboliques fortes pour les relations franco-africaines.
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