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flag Three years of war in Sudan have destroyed cultural sites and stolen nearly 4,000 artifacts, with only about 30% recoverable.

flag Nearly three years of war in Sudan have caused widespread destruction to cultural heritage, with the Khartoum National Museum looted and damaged, losing at least 4,000 artifacts including royal Kushite gold jewelry. flag Evidence indicates stolen items were removed in trucks by the Rapid Support Forces, likely to fund the conflict. flag Other sites, including museums in Darfur and the palace of Ali Dinar, were destroyed or repurposed. flag Total losses are estimated at nearly $110 million. flag Despite international warnings and efforts by Sudanese officials, UNESCO, and institutions like the Louvre and British Museum to document losses, secure sites, and combat trafficking, recovery remains slow, with only about 30% of stolen items possibly recoverable.

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