#arttrafficking — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #arttrafficking, aggregated by home.social.
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US Embassy in Pakistan: U.S. Repatriates More Than 450 Cultural Artifacts to Pakistan . “The United States formally repatriated more than 450 cultural artifacts to Pakistan during a ceremony held at the Islamabad Museum, reaffirming the shared commitment of both countries to combat illicit trafficking of antiquities and protect cultural heritage.”
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US Embassy in Pakistan: U.S. Repatriates More Than 450 Cultural Artifacts to Pakistan . “The United States formally repatriated more than 450 cultural artifacts to Pakistan during a ceremony held at the Islamabad Museum, reaffirming the shared commitment of both countries to combat illicit trafficking of antiquities and protect cultural heritage.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/14/us-embassy-in-pakistan-u-s-repatriates-more-than-450-cultural-artifacts-to-pakistan/ -
European Heritage Hub: UNESCO launches a global course to safeguard cultural property from illicit trafficking. “To strengthen international efforts in this field, UNESCO, through the Antenna in Sarajevo of its Office in Venice and together with the Culture and Emergency Entity and its Illicit Trafficking and Return and Restitution Unit, is launching a massive open online course (MOOC) on […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/01/european-heritage-hub-unesco-launches-a-global-course-to-safeguard-cultural-property-from-illicit-trafficking/ -
European Heritage Hub: UNESCO launches a global course to safeguard cultural property from illicit trafficking. “To strengthen international efforts in this field, UNESCO, through the Antenna in Sarajevo of its Office in Venice and together with the Culture and Emergency Entity and its Illicit Trafficking and Return and Restitution Unit, is launching a massive open online course (MOOC) on […]
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US Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of New York: Smuggler of Egyptian Antiquities Sentenced to Prison. “Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Ashraf Omar Eldarir was sentenced by United States District Judge Rachel P. Kovner to six months in prison for smuggling Egyptian antiquities into the United States through John F. Kennedy International Airport. During the course of this […]
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International Consortium of Investigative Journalists: New US bill aims to clamp down on money laundering through art holdings. “The Art Market Integrity Act would require art dealers and auction houses to retain records of expensive art transactions, report suspicious purchases or sales and align the United States with international standards.”
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Iraqi News Agency: Culture Ministry: Over 40,000 Antiquities Recovered So Far. “The Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities announced on Tuesday the recovery of more than 40,000 archaeological artifacts to date, while also highlighting ongoing efforts to curb illegal excavation and artifact theft.”
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Iraqi News Agency: Culture Ministry: Over 40,000 Antiquities Recovered So Far. “The Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities announced on Tuesday the recovery of more than 40,000 archaeological artifacts to date, while also highlighting ongoing efforts to curb illegal excavation and artifact theft.”
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The Art Newspaper: Why the new EU law aimed at stopping antiquities trafficking may hamper museum loans . “A sweeping EU law designed to prevent the trafficking of looted antiquities that takes effect on 28 June may have a negative side-effect for museums by hampering loans from private collectors outside the EU, despite a partial exemption for temporary exhibitions, museum directors and […]
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ARTnews: Looted Antiquities from Syria Are Being Sold on Facebook Marketplace. “Facebook Marketplace is typically used as a hub for thrifters to discover hidden gems that are now up for resale. But in Syria, some Facebook Marketplace users may find some unexpected items alongside old furniture and knickknacks: artifacts that may have been looted. Thieves are reportedly robbing graves that are […]
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Manhattan District Attorney’s Office: D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Three Antiquities To The People Of Iraq. “Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the return of three antiquities to the people of Iraq collectively valued at $500,000. The objects were recovered pursuant to multiple criminal investigations, including one into previously convicted London-based […]