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Debate Over Portugal's Colonial Past: Should Apologies and Artefact Returns Be Made?
- On July 2, 2025, senior officials met in Colombo to discuss the potential repatriation of ancient Sri Lankan artefacts currently held by the Netherlands.
- The meeting occurred amid a Dutch government policy supporting the return of colonial-era artefacts and an agreement to conduct joint research on these items with Sri Lanka.
- The discussions included Sri Lanka's Department of National Archives along with officials Roshan Gamange and Krishen Mendis, focusing on examining historical documents preserved in collections located in the Netherlands.
- A survey of over 3,000 participants from Angola, Cape Verde, and Portugal revealed that while 54% of Portuguese respondents favored the return of looted artefacts, a majority in Angola and Cape Verde felt that Portugal owes an apology for its colonial history.
- This initiative marks a first step toward cultural restitution and reflects broader global efforts to address colonial legacies and strengthen cooperation with formerly colonised countries.
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Netherlands and Sri Lanka agree to conduct joint research on colonial-era artefacts
A discussion was held today (2) at the Presidential Secretariat between Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President and Bonnie Horbach, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka. MORE..
A study by the Catholic University for RTP reveals that the Portuguese consider that the old metropolis should not be an official apology for colonization. Angola and Cape Verde defend the contrary.
Angola, Cape Verde want Portugal to return looted artefacts, poll shows
A majority of respondents in Angola and Cape Verde believe Portugal should apologise for its colonial past and return artefacts and other items looted during that era, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
Debate Over Portugal's Colonial Past: Should Apologies and Artefact Returns Be Made?
A survey reveals most Angolans and Cape Verdeans believe Portugal should apologise for its colonial past and return looted artefacts. Over 3,000 people in Angola, Cape Verde, and Portugal were surveyed. Respondents largely agree on artefact repatriation, but opinions differ on the need for an official apology.
A Catholic survey for the RTP reveals that Portuguese believe that the country does not owe an apology to the former colonies. Angola and Cape Verde defend the contrary.
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