Oxford University Museum to Repatriate Remains of 39 Individuals From India’s Naga Community

POLICY WIRE — Oxford, United Kingdom — Oxford University has announced plans to return the remains of 39 individuals from the Naga community in northeast India, a decision that marks a significant...

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September 7, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Oxford, United Kingdom — Oxford University has announced plans to return the remains of 39 individuals from the Naga community in northeast India, a decision that marks a significant step in addressing historical injustices linked to colonial rule.

The Pitt Rivers Museum, part of the university, confirmed it will repatriate the remains following approval of a restitution request by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) and other groups. The museum stated the remains have been away from their homeland for an extended period, emphasizing the cultural and emotional significance of the return.

The request originally included 40 sets of human remains, but one was excluded due to unclear origins. The museum is currently coordinating with the Naga community to schedule a handover ceremony, though no date has been set. This effort is part of a broader movement to return artifacts and human remains collected by Western institutions during the colonial era.

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