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Experts say the
being returned are among the most
regarded
of African art. Many Nigerians welcome their
. The Institute for Benin Studies said Germany is, "leading in the global restitution
" of former colonial powers returning looted
. It said other countries should acknowledge that the
looted in 1897 belong to the Benin people. These countries should discuss the
of the objects. Some Nigerians believe the objects are
in Europe. One man said: "With the
now, the safety of those artefacts cannot be guaranteed."
