Iraq has seen unbelievable destruction from war and senseless violence for years affecting their citizens, way of life, and cultural history. Still, their government is working to repair the damage […]
Interview with AC Think Tank Author Seán Fobbe, Part II In the second of a three-part series, we sat down with Seán Fobbe, Chief Legal Officer of RASHID […]
This Wednesday, April 2, 2018, the United States returned nearly 4,000 looted antiquities to the Republic of Iraq in a ceremony held at the Ambassador’s residence in Washington, D.C.
To launch their new Countering Looting of Antiquities from Syria and Iraq (CLASI) project, TraCCC has assembled a diverse team of experts united in the goal of understanding the illicit trade of antiquities. We are here with Dr. Louise Shelley, Founder and Director of TraCCC to learn more about this project.
Destruction Part of Ongoing Campaign of Cultural Cleansing and Racketeering FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC, June 23, 2017—The Antiquities Coalition strongly condemns the latest attack by Daesh (ISIS) against the […]
Authorization for Monuments Men in Iraq and Syria PAIGE MASON | 17TH AUG ’16 In many parts of this vast world, long departed civilizations left rich and enduring tributes to the way […]
Situation Report: More Problems for Syria Peace Talks; U.S.-backed rebels lose ground in Syria; old hands back in town; European Command aiming at Russia; Iraqi troops continue to struggle; and […]
With Iraq, Jordan, Egypt and Australia, Director-General Calls for Joint Action to Protect Cultural Heritage 24.09.2015 – ODG On 24 September, UNESCO Director-General, Irina Bokova, participated in a high-level conference […]
UN unable to stop IS relic-smuggling from Iraq and Syria #IslamicState Vast number of artefacts smuggled out of Iraq and Syria is ‘something we will never halt’ James Reinl Thursday 4 […]
Iraq says ISIS demolishes ruins to cover up looting operations Experts speculate that large pieces are destroyed for the benefit of the cameras, while more portable items are smuggled to […]
The race to protect antiquities in Iraq, Syria Sarah Lynch, Special for USA TODAY 6:28 p.m. EDT March 18, 2015 CAIRO — The Islamic State’s wanton destruction of priceless antiquities […]
The illegal antiquities trade funded the Iraqi insurgency. Now it’s funding the Islamic State. By Reid Wilson March 9, 2015 “They don’t have opium in the Middle East. What they […]
