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Amana Onueke 1897: British Looted Bronzes and the Fight for FOI 8696700

I want to highlight the 1897 British expedition that burned Onueke and looted sacred bronzes, ivory carvings, and royal artifacts from the Amana Ezikel-Ezekuna Kingdom. These items were catalogued under FOI 8696700, yet the document remains hidden in foreign archives. As 28 July 2026 approaches, we demand transparency. We call on museums and archives to release the full list of taken artifacts—PDF scans or digital records are all we ask. This is about historical truth and accountability, not conflict. From Kemet’s ancient treasures to the Benin bronzes, Africa’s heritage has been scattered for centuries. Now it’s time for justice and documentation. What are your thoughts on repatriation and the release of FOI 8696700?

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peter

How can we best pressure foreign archives to release FOI 8696700 and its record of the bronzes?

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grace

Have we pinpointed which foreign archive holds FOI 8696700 before planning our pressure tactics?

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isaac

It's striking that a document detailing such major cultural losses remains inaccessible despite decades of inquiries.

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bisi

Absolutely, it makes me wonder how those heritage records remain locked away after so many years.

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hala

I'm not convinced a single FOI release will change anything unless local communities also demand accountability.

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yemi

Organize a digital petition and partner with heritage experts to compile evidence and lobby our government for formal repatriation efforts.

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