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 »
"petition for the return of the loot taken from Ethiopia"
"It's time the "loot" is returned."
"The artifacts to The Ethiopians have exceptional artistic quality, visual impact and the powerful ideas they embody has a profound effect on who we are today...The Ethiopians"
"Return all of Ethiopia's looted treasures to where they belong."
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"Why do we want them - they are part of ethiopian history and national treasure. had we had the crown jewels stolen would we not want them back?"
"return it"
"Please return these treasures to their rightful owners."
"Imagine if the Crown jewels had been stolen from England!"
"I am sure the Brits aren't less smart than the Italians who have returned the huge obelisk to the rightfull owners."
"The Napier Expedition which looted Maqdala (and worse) is a stain on the history of the UK. The least we can do is return these treasures without precedent or further delay."
"local mp just been to ET, will write"
"they should give us the things that belong 2 us !!! period !"
"Give it up! You have kept the loot for far too long. Remember, it is not yours to keep to eternity. You have enjoyed it so far; so, it is about time you return it to the rightful owners -- the Ethiopians."
