From 25 February, individuals holding dual nationality will be denied entry into the United Kingdom unless they present a British passport for travel. This new policy underscores the government’s intention to strengthen border controls. Consequently, citizens with multiple passports must ensure they possess and utilize their British passport when entering the UK.
The Netherlands will return over 100 Benin Bronzes, looted from Nigeria in 1897, to their country of origin. This repatriation, the largest of its kind, involves artifacts from the Wereldmuseum and represents a significant step towards rectifying a historical injustice. The returned items, including sculptures and carvings dating from the 15th to 19th centuries, hold immense cultural and spiritual value for the people of Edo State. This action is expected to pressure other institutions, particularly the British Museum, to follow suit and return their own collections of Benin Bronzes.
John Q. Hosedrinker