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 »
"Haven't you robbed this poor continent of its integrity, peace, and order already? The least you could do is return part of its history. You damn well know these treasures were stolen and not bought. Do the right thing before the right thing catches up to"
"We Ethiopians deserve the right to have our treasure back home, and also it would be time for the Britains to return them."
"we need to have back what's our property"
"These artefacts shoud be repatriated to the people of Ethiopia"
"The Moorish Orthodox Church Diocese of New Jersey strongly endorses the call for justice in restoring to the Church and people of Ethiopia that which is rightfully theirs."
"I agree with the contents of the petition"
"Piracy is a serious offense in any society. The unlawful robbery and unauthorized publication of these priceless artifacts, is just that. Ethiopia is full of rich history in which I would like to pass on to many generations to come. The artifacts must be "
"It is long over due for the restitution to Ethiopia of the loot from Maqdala"
"Our Resources should be Our's for ever!!"
"God Give Us Strength"
"I am an African-American and I support my brothers and sisters at home and over seas. I hope this petition does not fall upon deaf ears and these demands are granted...not solely out of respect but out of acknowledgement that these lootings should have ne"
"Do The Right Thing!"
"It is time for the Britidsh to face the truth and return our treasures. To them, they are simple valuable things,but to many Ethiopian, these valuable treasures hold perdonal meaning in our heart. I pray and hope to the Ethiopian they would never give up "
