Guyana recovers remains of Indigenous people displayed in human zoos

The remains of Indigenous people displayed in European human zoos from the 19th and 20th centuries are being returned to Guyana, marking a form of historical restitution.

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This operation symbolizes a belated acknowledgment of colonial practices condemned as crimes against humanity.

The return of these remains allows Indigenous communities to honor their ancestors with dignity.

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