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United States returns seized archaeological artefacts to Afghanistan.
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The United States government has formerly handed over a collection of ancient artefacts seized from a New York art dealer to the government of Afghanistan. The collection comprises 33 artefacts, including masks, sculptures, and other items from the Greek, Hindu, Buddhist, and Early Islamic periods, were handed over by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations at a ceremony in New York on Monday 19 April 2021, and will be briefly on display at the Afghanistan Embassy in Washington DC, before being returned to the National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul.

JoeB 6 Apr 23
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About time imo.

Triphid Level 9 Apr 23, 2021
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Doing the right thing. I just hope the Taliban won't destroy these artifacts. We know how they are.

Mooolah Level 8 Apr 23, 2021
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Is the "Art Dealer" facing prosecution?

Charlene Level 9 Apr 23, 2021

I hope so. I wonder if it was related to the Hobby sLobby scandal.

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Excellent

bobwjr Level 10 Apr 23, 2021
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