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Sudan's Geological Museum Looted Amid Ongoing Conflict

Sudan's Geological Museum Looted Amid Ongoing Conflict

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Sudan's Geological Museum Looted Amid Ongoing ConflictAhmed Haroun Al-Toum, Director General of the Geological Research Authority, reported the loss of... 02.05.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Sudan's Geological Museum Looted Amid Ongoing ConflictAhmed Haroun Al-Toum, Director General of the Geological Research Authority, reported the loss of vital technical information related to minerals, oil, water resources, and infrastructure projects. Among the stolen items was a rare meteorite, while other artifacts were burned. Housing priceless geological and archaeological artifacts, the museum served as an essential hub for academic research and education.The Sudanese government accuses the rebel paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of destroying research centers and museums in Khartoum and looting their 7,000-year-old collections, including the archaeological archives of the National Museum, in what it considers a war crime.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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