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| Sudan recovers 570 artefacts looted during conflict |
| 2026-01-13 |
| [SudanTribune] Sudan announced on Monday the recovery of 570 artefacts looted during the ongoing conflict, following an international effort to track the stolen items. Since April 2025, the Sudanese government has collaborated with Interpol and UNESCO to retrieve the pieces, which authorities said were smuggled out of the country through two neighbouring nations. Minister of Culture and Information Khalid Aleisir is scheduled to speak in the eastern city of Port Sudan on Tuesday to provide the full details of the recovery operation. The Sudan News Agency reported that an official ceremony, under the theme “A Perfect Conclusion,” will mark the return of items spanning from the prehistoric era to the modern day. The recovery of the artefacts is part of a broader national effort to protect cultural heritage and preserve Sudan’s historical identity amidst the instability. The National Museum in Khartoum, on the Blue Nile, had its entire collection looted, except for a single piece. The site was under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from the start of the conflict until the army regained control in March 2024. More at the link |
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