"Indonesia's Triumph: Jewels and Temple Carvings Return in Global Restitution Effort"
The Netherlands has returned hundreds of cultural artifacts, including jewels and temple carvings, to Indonesia in a ceremony in Leiden, marking a significant step in global restitution efforts. The return of these items, taken during colonial times, is seen as a contribution to the global debate on returning colonial objects. The Dutch government has set up a committee to assess restitution requests from countries, including Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Nigeria. This follows similar restitution efforts by other countries, such as France returning artifacts to Benin and Belgium returning a tooth belonging to Patrice Lumumba.