A Dutch court threw out a suit filed by a group of Chinese villagers calling for the return of a Buddha statue they say was stolen from their local temple. Photo: AP
Dutch court rejects Chinese villagers claim to have their Buddha mummy returned
- Village residents have been battling for several years for return of statue that contains remains of monk who died 1,000 years ago
- Court in Amsterdam District Court rules community group cannot be considered a legal entity, and is therefore inadmissible
A Dutch court threw out a suit filed by a group of Chinese villagers calling for the return of a Buddha statue they say was stolen from their local temple. Photo: AP
