Tag #Colonialism

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San Remo Conference: Formalizing the Partition of the Ottoman Empire

The San Remo Conference (April 1920) formalized the division of the Ottoman Empire's Middle East territories between Britain and France, assigning Lebanon and Syria to France, and Iraq and Palestine to Britain, a decision rooted in the secret 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement and impacting the region's pol...

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Macron pledges to return skulls, create historical commission in Madagascar

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the creation of a joint Franco-Malagasy commission of historians to investigate the 1947 insurrection in Madagascar and committed to returning three Sakalava skulls held at the Musée de l'Homme in Paris, marking a step towards reconciliation for the colonia...

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Gharib": A Play Exploring Moroccan Soldiers in WWII and Contemporary Conflicts

In the play "Gharib," two Dutch theatermakers recreate the WWII story of two Moroccan friends who died fighting for France, weaving their fictional journey with personal reflections on war, identity, and the need for cross-cultural understanding, premiering in Rotterdam on May 4th.

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HBC to Auction Historically Significant Artifacts, Including 1670 Charter

Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) announced it will separately auction its collection of historically significant art and artifacts, including its 1670 charter, amid a broader sale process of its assets and operations due to financial difficulties.

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France-Algeria Diplomatic Crisis Over Kidnapping Allegations

France is investigating the alleged kidnapping of Algerian government critic Amir Boukhors in Paris, leading to Algeria expelling 12 French diplomats and escalating tensions stemming from colonial history and the Western Sahara conflict.

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TMA Exhibition Showcases 18th-Century Native American Artifacts

The Toledo Museum of Art presents "Return to Turtle Island," showcasing 24 ethically acquired 18th-century Native American artifacts from the Farquharson collection, highlighting Indigenous artistic skill and cross-cultural collaboration during a period of significant trade and political negotiation...

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Indigenous Perspectives on Environmental Crisis and Resource Management

Joan Carling, an indigenous leader from the Philippines, criticizes the disconnect between Western societies and their environment, arguing that this detachment fuels inequality and the climate crisis, citing examples of resource extraction projects displacing indigenous communities and advocating f...

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Descendants of Slave Owners Offer Reparations

At a UN meeting, descendants of British slave owners apologized and contributed financially to Caribbean nations, marking a significant step in addressing historical injustices related to the transatlantic slave trade.

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Frantz Fanon Biopic Breaks Box Office Records, Reflecting France's Reckoning with Colonial Past

A biopic about Frantz Fanon, directed by Jean-Claude Barny, sold over 23,000 tickets in its first week in France, reflecting a growing trend of French films addressing the nation's colonial past, previously largely absent from mainstream cinema.

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France-Algeria Tensions Escalate After Diplomat Expulsions

France's prosecution of three Algerians suspected in the kidnapping of government critic Amir Boukhors prompted Algeria to expel twelve French diplomats, escalating existing tensions rooted in historical grievances and the Western Sahara conflict.

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Coercive 1825 Indemnity Bankrupts Haiti

In 1825, Haiti was coerced into paying France 150 million gold francs—three years of its budget—as compensation to former colonists, resulting in decades of economic exploitation and establishing a model for future neo-colonial practices.

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Thames Pier Renamed After Anti-Racism Campaign

Plantation Wharf Pier on the River Thames was renamed St Mary's Wandsworth on Monday following criticism from anti-racism campaigners who associated the previous name with colonialism and the slave trade; Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, which owns the pier, made the change after consultations with res...

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