Nigeria demands return of Benin Bronzes after British Museum thefts

Nigerian and Greek officials have demanded the return of treasures after reports that thousands of items were stolen from the British Museum.

More than 900 Benin Bronze pieces and the Parthenon Marbles - also known as the Elgin Marbles - are at the centre of renewed calls for repatriation with accusations the museum’s security can’t be trusted.

Read more here: https://news.sky.com/story/staff-member-sacked-after-british-museum-items-found-to-be-missing-stolen-or-damaged-12941241

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