The Chanzo: Tanzanian Families Appeal to the Govt to Expedite Repatriation of Ancestor’s Remains from Germany

Extract by Matonyinga Makaro on The Chanzo:

“Families of Tanzanians advocating for the repatriation of their relatives’ remains from abroad have criticised the government for failing to expedite the process despite some countries holding the remains, such as Germany, agreeing to return them to Tanzania for proper procedures.

“These families include those of notable figures like Mangi Meli of Moshi, Mangi Lobulu Kaaya of Meru, Chief Songea Mbano of Songea, and Sindato Kiutesha Kiwelu of Moshi. Their relatives have been fighting for the return of the remains, particularly skulls, from Germany, where they were taken after being executed by the brutal colonial rulers who governed Tanganyika for nearly four decades.”

[…] “The documentary, titled Kaburi Wazi or The Open Grave, directed by Agnes Lisa Wegner of Germany and Cece Mlay from Tanzania, highlights Mbano’s efforts to repatriate his ancestor’s remains from Germany.“

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