US returns Iraq’s stolen artefacts
Nearly 4,000 ancient artefacts that were illegally smuggled to US retailer Hobby Lobby were returned to Iraqi officials in Washington.
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Ancient artefacts have been handed back to Iraq, after they were falsely labelled and smuggled into the United States.
The US arts-and-crafts retail chain Hobby Lobby bought nearly 4,000 pieces.
It is believed they were destined for a Christian museum, which is closely linked to the Hobby Lobby retail chain.
Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports from Washington, DC.
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Published On 3 May 2018