Mugabe Urges UK to Return Skulls of Zimbabwean Heroes

The remains belong to 19th century liberation war heroes which are allegedly being kept in British Museums as "war trophies" .

  • Zimbabwe:   Skeletons Tumble From British Cupboards

    The Herald, 15 August 2015

    As the discourse around Zimbabwe's heroes who were killed and had their remains taken to Britain where they are exhibited as trophies continues, there is one point that hardly… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Lobengula Aide's Skull in London

    The Herald, 14 August 2015

    The skull of one of King Lobengula's lieutenants Mgandane Dlodlo is believed to be stuck in one of Britain's museums after his head was decapitated during the Anglo-Ndebele War in… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Spiritual Dimension in Repatriation of Skulls

    The Herald, 14 August 2015

    The skulls of heroes of the First Chimurenga that are displayed in British museums should be repatriated in a manner that respects traditional beliefs and values to appease the… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   UK Confirms Repatriation Deal

    The Herald, 13 August 2015

    THE heads of heroes and heroines of the First Chimurenga -- who were brutally decapitated by the settler regime before being ferried to Britain as trophies of conquest -- will be… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Britain to Return Heroes' Skulls

    The Herald, 11 August 2015

    President Mugabe has castigated Britain for displaying skulls of some of Zimbabwe's heroes and heroines from the First Chimurenga in their museums as symbols of colonial conquest. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Govt Plans to Repatriate Remains of 19th Century War Heroes

    New Zimbabwe, 10 August 2015

    PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has denounced Britain for alleged sadism after the former colonial master recently admitted keeping skulls belonging to some of the country's most… Read more »

Mbuya Nehanda and Sekuru Kaguvi in Custody 1896

  • Zimbabwe:   Safeguard Natural Resources - President

    The Herald, 11 August 2015

    President Mugabe's speech on the occasion of Zimbabwe's National Heroes Day celebrations at the National Heroes Acre in Harare yesterday. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Nation Remembers

    The Herald, 11 August 2015

    Heroes Day celebrations yesterday drew much interest from thousands of Zimbabweans from all walks of life who thronged shrines countrywide where heroes of the liberation struggle… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   All Set for Heroes Day Celebrations

    The Herald, 10 August 2015

    ALL is set for the Heroes Day commemorations today with thousands of Zimbabweans expected to converge at provincial and district centres across the country to honour those who… Read more »

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