repatriation

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Repatriation refers to the process of returning people or cultural artifacts to their place of origin.

Repatriation involves the return of individuals or cultural property to their homeland. Recent news highlights include Ghana beginning evacuation of its citizens from South Africa, the ongoing challenges in repatriating Rohingya refugees after nine years in limbo, and academic institutions like UC Berkeley returning cultural artifacts to indigenous groups such as the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.