Petition for the Return of the Loot taken from Maqdala (Magdala) Ethiopia, in 1868.
"Recalling that the British Expedition against Emperor Tewodros, in 1868, looted the Ethiopian ruler's capital, Maqdala;"Realising that this looting had no justification in international law, and was... continue reading »
"We have to get it back what is ours."
"Here is your chance to do the right act,return our heritage to its rightful place and remove yourselves from the list of thieves that rob our children of their past."
"England - wake up to the truth of your history and do not deny others their's. The wealth of your culture has, for too long, been built on the theft, deceit and lies, from, of and about, the righteous works of others."
"loot that was taken is stolen ancient history"
"I am a african american but I support my ethiopian brothers and sisters. I have read the petition and I truly believe that these precious artifacts should be given back to the beautiful people of Ethiopia. My love and support to all Ethiopians."
"Return the treasures to Ethiopia where they belong. You're taking away history from future generations."
"Archeologist (aksum ethiopian/french mision 2000)"
"Thanks God for return our stolen artefacts."
"If all Jewish belongings in ww-ll can be returned to their rightful owners, what about Ours !!"
"I sign on behalf of thousands of JamaicanRastafari"
"This request for the return of the loot is long overdue. Please return these items to Ethiopia and Ethiopians who are the legitimate owners. Do the honourable thing and return it without any delay."