France has shown a willingness to engage in discussions about potential restitution of looted cultural artifacts from Niger, yet it still has not taken responsibility for its colonial actions. The French colonial campaign of 1899, known as the Mission Afrique Centrale, led to significant violence, with unarmed civilians killed and their communities terrorized. Despite international recognition of these atrocities, France has not initiated any official inquiries nor held any individuals accountable for the colonial crimes committed during this era.
France has experienced a long history of colonial violence in Niger, particularly through the 1899 Mission Afrique Centrale, leading to the deaths of thousands and widespread looting.
Despite the horrific acts committed during the French colonial campaign, no officer has been held accountable, and France has not acknowledged these atrocities or conducted official inquiries.
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