COLOMBO: The Netherlands returned six artefacts including a cannon, a ceremonial sword and two guns taken from Sri Lanka more than 250 years ago on Tuesday (Dec 5), as part of efforts by the former colonial power to redress historical wrongs, officials said. Sri Lanka asked the Netherlands to return the ar
  • FarraigePlaisteach@kbin.social
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    7 months ago

    “as part of efforts by the former colonial power to redress historical wrongs, officials said”

    Stolen in 1765. Returned in 2023. And Sri Lanka are still waiting for more. Doesn’t sound like a great effort on the part of the Dutch.