Sudan National Museum Suffers Major Looting During Conflict
The Sudan National Museum experienced significant theft of its collections amid the civil war, with over 60% of its holdings stolen. This occurred while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces were in control from April 15, 2023, to early 2025, as reported by NBC News. Ghalia Jar Al-Nabi, director of the General Authority, confirmed the losses, highlighting the impact on cultural heritage during the conflict.
Key facts
- Over 60% of the museum's holdings were looted
- Looting took place from April 15, 2023, to early 2025
- The theft occurred during the Rapid Support Forces' occupation
Entities
Institutions
- Sudan National Museum
- General Authority
- General Authority for Antiquities and Museums
- National Corporation of Antiquities and Museums
- University of Michigan's Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
- Sudan Cultural Emergency Recovery Fund
- French Archaeological Unit for Sudanese Antiquities
- French National Institute for Art History
Locations
- Sudan
- Khartoum
- South Darfur
- Al Fashir