France returns colonial-era royal skulls to Madagascar
France has returned the skull of King Toera, a Malagasy monarch killed during colonial violence in 1897, to Madagascar, marking the first use of a new law facilitating the repatriation of human remains from French collections. The skull, stored in Paris since the 19th century, was identified as that of King Toera after traditional confirmation, symbolizing a significant gesture towards addressing colonial injustices. This event follows previous repatriations, including the 'Hottentot Venus,' and highlights ongoing efforts to return colonial-era human remains.
