Cameroon government calls for consultation on cultural asset repatriation

Cameroon's government is committed to a structured and collaborative approach for the repatriation of cultural property and human remains. Minister of Arts and Culture, who chairs the interministerial committee for the restitution of illicitly exported Cameroonian cultural goods, issued a statement on July 9, 2026. He stressed that the restitution process strictly follows administrative procedures and international cooperation. The government reaffirms its dedication to handling the return of cultural artifacts and sensitive historical and memorial remains within a rigorous and consensual framework. The interministerial committee operates in compliance with current regulations and collaborates with all national and international stakeholders. The objective, according to the statement, is to ensure restitutions are programmed, staggered, and respectful of diplomatic requirements, while also contributing to reconciliation and historical memory.

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the restitution process is conducted in strict compliance with administrative procedures and international cooperation.