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Art Theft

The 4th largest criminal activity in the world - art theft and the looting of museums

A look at the looting of museums and ancient sites in Africa. Reports from Somalia where social upheaval has led to rampant looting. Also, why Ethiopia is campaigning for the return of stolen treasures taken abroad. Plus, the return of a hoard of ancient treasures from Switzerland to Nigeria.
Presenter: Catherine Fellows.

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30 minutes

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project