France has returned three human skulls to Madagascar, including one believed to belong to King Toera, who was decapitated by French troops in 1897. The handover, marking the first restitution of human remains since a 2023 law, was celebrated as a significant step toward healing historical wounds, with the skulls set to be buried in a tribute coinciding with the anniversary of Toera’s execution.
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