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  "id": 9720941,
  "title": "Human remains are not collectibles or specimens, to be kept in museums – Mahama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/human-remains-are-not-collectibles-or-specimens-to-be-kept-in-museums",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T06:35:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/09/25/human-remains-are-not-collectibles-or-specimens-to-be-kept-in-museums-mahama/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama has urged museums worldwide to respectfully return the remains of enslaved Africans, asserting that human remains are not mere museum specimens or collectibles. Speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly Meeting in New York, Mahama painted a vivid picture of Africa before its artifacts were removed by colonial powers, emphasizing the rich history and traditions that were lost.\n\nHe recounted the destruction of Kumasi in 1874 by British forces, which resulted in the looting of the Asantehene's palace, and highlighted subsequent instances of heritage theft, such as the Benin bronzes and the decapitated head of Ahanta's King Badu Bonsu II, which remained preserved in formaldehyde for over a century before its return to Ghana in 2009.\n\nMahama underscored that the restitution of these remains is not a matter of legal ownership but a profound statement of shared human dignity. He emphasized that this is an ongoing journey toward justice, and Ghana's recent adoption of the Accra Next Steps commitment, backed by 123 member states, marks a significant step forward. This commitment aims to provide a framework for achieving Reparatory Justice, moving beyond acknowledgment to concrete actions and implementation.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the need for the remains of enslaved Africans located at museums across the globe to be given dignified resting places, stating that human remains are not collectibles or specimens, to be kept in museums. The post Human remains are not collectibles or specimens, to be kept in museums – Mahama appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/mahama-demands-permanent-african-seat-on-un-security-council",
        "published": "2026-09-24T17:35:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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